• Inner South East (Glen Eira, Boroondara and Kingston)
  
• Inner North (Moreland)
• Casual/Self-rostered positions. Must be able to work Wednesdays.
• Work from home and outreach into the community

About the role

• Work closely with people who are supported by the NDIS and living with a psychosocial disability.
• Build strong working relationships based on trust, respect, healthy boundaries, and psychological safety.
• Coach individuals to make changes that they find meaningful, one step at a time.
• Support people to make sense of their NDIS plan, navigate the NDIS and the broader service system, and connect with appropriate services and supports.
• Coordinate services and supports to build a holistic support system for each person.
• Provide support through face-to-face appointments and other tasks completed in your own workspace.

ABOUT YOU

To join the Recovery Coach team at Candella, you will need:

• At least two years’ experience working with people in a mental health or trauma-informed context OR have a minimum Cert IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, or related qualification
• A valid driver licence and an insured, roadworthy vehicle suitable for transporting someone during a work shift
• A satisfactory NDIS worker screening check

Due to recent government mandate we will also require evidence of your full COVID vaccination status.

ABOUT CANDELLA

Candella Ltd is a for purpose organisation providing recovery-oriented mental health services within the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Candella launched in October 2018 and has since grown to almost 200, employees providing services to more than 900 people in Melbourne.

We empower people to improve their wellbeing, one step at a time.

Our aim is for our services to make a positive contribution to the lives of as many people as possible. We believe that people can thrive when given effective support and opportunities.

Apply now

To apply, please complete the application form via the 'Apply Now' button.

We believe that diversity can make for a more capable and effective organisation and strive to work towards being an inclusive organisation.

As such, we encourage applications from people from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexualities, and abilities. We also value those people who have unique lived experience of mental illness and recovery.

We will begin to contact strong applicants before the closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to discuss the role or your application, please contact Emma Farrugia or [email protected], using the subject line: Mental Health Recovery Coach enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A Position Description is attached.