Company Overview:

Crescent Respite is a pioneering organization in the field of psychotherapy, committed to providing person-centred care and innovative solutions for individuals with diverse needs. With a focus on modern, out-of-the-box thinking, Crescent Respite envisions to provide utmost care and attention tailored support service space to individuals with alcohol and other drugs dependency and their unique needs; and are not only supported but thrive in an inclusive society.

We aim to become the leading provider of person-centred psychotherapy services and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and their families.

Please note, due to the client group we are only seeking female applicants for this position. This position mandates that being of a specific sex is deemed a "genuine occupational qualification" under Section 26(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Consequently, we will only consider male applicants, in alignment with the demographics of our participants.

About the role:

We are currently looking for experienced, committed, and compassionate support workers to provide one-to-one support services to AOD/mental health/community services/complex behaviour/forensic clients in our newly established SDA/SIL accommodation in Drysdale, Victoria.

Come and join our five-star disability accommodation with a therapeutic touch, to help every participant create a new beginning for themselves. Our purpose is to help participants recover, rejuvenate and recalibrate in every way through a transdisciplinary approach.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum Certificate IV in AOD/Mental Health or an equivalent qualification
• 1+ years' prior experience in provision of one-to-one support for people in the AOD, mental health, community services or forensic sectors, working with complex clients.
• Experience with supporting individuals who have experienced complex problems such as substance use, mental illness, intellectual disability, and homelessness.
• Experience working within a non-government AOD and/or MH environment.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking brief and comprehensive forensic alcohol and drug assessment.
• Demonstrable communication skills including report writing, case note writing.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and work in challenging and high-pressured environments.
• A working knowledge of the relevant and current legislation relating to the client group including the Mental Health Act and Privacy Act.
• Solid knowledge of recovery and harm minimisation approaches to the treatment and management of persons with substance abuse problems

Why work for Crescent Respite?

• Work flexible hours
• Newly established accommodation with great staff amenities
• Opportunity for career development
• Opportunity for professional training and development
• Supportive working culture and collaborative team
• Opportunities for permanent shifts for the right candidate
• Competitive rates

Mandatory Requirement -

• Cert IV in AOD/Mental health or equivalent
• Valid Victorian Driver’s License 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR
• Manual Handling certificate 
• Medication Administration certificate
• Victorian Working with Children’s Check
• National Police Check (obtained within last 6 months)

If the answer to all the above is ‘yes’ then apply for this opportunity.

Website Link: https://crescentrespite.com.au/

For any queries regarding this role please email: [email protected]

Crescent Respite values lived experience of mental health recovery and diversity in our workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from diverse cultural and linguistic background.