Support Facilitators, Partners in Recovery (PIR)
2 full-time positions
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Be part of an exciting, new & collaborative program
Access to ongoing support and development opportunities
2x Full time opportunities, based in Wonthaggi, Warragul & Yarram
Excellent Salary Packaging benefits available
Partners in Recovery (PIR) is an exciting new collaborative initiative that is funded by the Commonwealth
Department of Health. The Gippsland Medicare Local is the Lead Agency for the program and has funded the
Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria to deliver services in the Gippsland, based in Wonthaggi, Warragul & Yarram.
PIR aims to support people with a severe and persistent mental illness who have multiple and complex needs, to
access multiple services and supports to assist in their Recovery and address their health and wellbeing needs. PIR
focuses on a coordinated and inclusive approach to care planning to ensure the best Recovery outcomes.
These positions offer:
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A unique opportunity to be involve in broader service system change by strengthening partnerships
and building better links between various clinical, primary health and community support
organisations
The opportunity to facilitate better service and support coordination to ensure wrap around care of
people with multiple and complex needs who have severe and persistent mental illness.
Excellent salary packaging benefits
Fixed term contract until June 2016 (this may be extended dependent on continuation of funding)
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following key criteria:
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A tertiary qualification (minimum certificate IV) in Alcohol & Drugs and Mental Health, Psychology, Social
Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing (enrolled) or other health related field.
An understanding of mental health issues and experience working with people with severe mental illness
and complex needs and to work with a Recovery orientation
Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
Knowledge of available support services and systems
Solid IT skills
Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria works with people with mental illness, their families and friends to improve their
well being. We employ over 250 staff who work across sites within Victoria and the ACT, on a range of innovative
education, support, advocacy and rehabilitation programs.
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Beth Fogerty, Gippsland Programs
Coordinator, on 0414 530 298. For a copy of the position description and to find out more about our
organisation please visit our “Careers” section at www.mifellowship.org
To apply please send a copy of your resume and covering letter, quoting reference 7001, to
[email protected]
Applications welcome now and will close on 7th February 2014