Recovery Coach

Recovery Plus Support, an innovative presence in the NDIS Recovery Coaching space!

Step forward now and become a part of the driving force behind our mission to empower NDIS Participants through their individual recovery journey. This is done through our program that is designed to assist participants in progressing and achieving their NDIS goals, which ultimately, leads to a fulfilling life. 

This is the opportunity to enhance your skill set and drive forward your career and experience in the mental health space through participation in our unique and professional Recovery Coaching PlusProgram.

Why Choose Recovery Plus Support:

• Continuous Learning: Benefit from participating in our Recovery Coaching Plus Program, a paid training and developmental opportunity. Specifically designed to enhance position-specific skills. Alongside further professional development modules and opportunities to upskill.
• Comprehensive Support: Our dedicated Service Delivery team and Practice Supervisor will conduct regular 1-1 supervision sessions. Access to group supervision and regular staff meetings with the senior management team.
• Equipment and Resources: You will be provided equipment such as a company-issued mobile phone and access to our comprehensive staff intranet with a wide range of resources to assist you in your role.
• Empowering Atmosphere: Become a part of a team that is passionate about supporting individuals living with psychosocial disabilities, and equipping them with the resources and tools, to lead lives with independence, choice, and empowerment.

Your Role at Recovery Plus Support:

As a Psychosocial Recovery Coach, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting participants toward achieving their goals and leading fulfilling lives. Our Recovery Coaching Plus Program sets up our Recovery Coaches and the participants that we support for success! By implementing capacity-building recovery skills, such as motivation, resilience, and decision-making abilities, you'll be instrumental in their recovery journey.

Through delivering the Recovery Coaching Plus Program, you will:

• Facilitate the Development of recovery-focused relationships with participants through providing linkages to both NDIS-funded, community and mainstream services.
• Supporting participants with their recovery planning, ensuring participants and their care team are prepared for the episodic nature of mental health.
• Empowering participants to understand and navigate their support coordination needs within their NDIS Plan
• Navigating administrative tasks in collaboration with the participant and the Recovery Plus Support National Office Team to ensure continuity of support for participants.
• Providing Tailored support based on the participant’s needs, preferences and goals using a strength-based approach.
• Linking participants with community services and monitoring NDIS budgets.
• Support participants to monitor and understand their allocated NDIS funds to ensure effective use across the lifetime of the NDIS plan.
• Collaborate with the Duty Officers within the Recovery Coaching team to effectively support participants through the plan review process.

About you:

To be successful in this role you possess the following skills:

• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet specific deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage in face-to-face support services.
• A strong focus on participant recovery and engagement in our cutting-edge Recovery Coaching Plus program.
• Excellent written communication skills to write clear and comprehensive case notes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements (must hold or be willing to obtain):

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/related field (including currently studying) OR 1 year of experience in the mental health sector or related field.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working with Children's Check.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Minimum probationary driver's license and fully comprehensive car insurance
• NDIS Orientation Certificate

Do you have experience in the following areas? If so, we want to hear from you: mental health support worker, nurse, social worker, counsellor, support coordinator, youth worker.