Residential Support Worker
Core
Provide quality support and services to people with a mental illness living in supported accommodation, focusing on independent living, daily living skills, and community integration.
Role type
Residential Support Worker
Builds
Supported accommodation services for individuals with mental illness
Domain
Mental health and community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, active listening, conflict resolution, duty of care principles, community resource linking, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in mental health/community services, experience with families/carers/government agencies
Responsibilities
Assist clients in maintaining relationships to facilitate independent living, encourage practice of personal hygiene and healthy living habits, mentor clients in building productive relationships, assist in daily household tasks, link clients with community resources
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support role