For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them

Position details

• Identified Position
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Classification: SCHADS Level 4 $88,169 - $94,888+ Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Mascot, NSW

About your new role

Supported Transition and Engagement Program (STEP) is for people either sleeping rough or with a history of homelessness to secure long-term housing and access wrap around support to remained housed. At Neami Mascot, there are two programs - STEP A STEP B - which deliver this service. STEP B works with Social Housing provided by Homes NSW for housing pathways for clients referred to our program.

The program offers post crisis support focusing on helping people access and maintain long-term housing through housing first approach. The program works in partnership with external community services, Homes NSW, and health services to address the needs of people with complex individual needs and long histories of sleeping rough or unstable housing.

First Nations Case Manager staff (FNCMs) provide culturally safe & individually tailored case management services, psychosocial support, and wrap-around service linkage to Indigenous Australian consumers. FNCMs refer and facilitate access to integrated services that focus on consumers progressing towards consumer identified needs, and improved health and wellbeing outcomes alongside specialised services.

What you will bring to the role

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (This is a genuine occupational qualification under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• Established knowledge of Aboriginal culture, kinship networks and social and emotional wellbeing.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations.
• Formal tertiary qualification in a related field and/or equivalent experience working in a relevant setting.
• Strong emotional resilience, including the ability to sit with discomfort and distress in complex situations.
• Ability to use personal judgement and expertise to independently make decisions regarding service provision within relevant program and sector guidelines and practices including de-escalation and consumer interviews.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (disclosable outcomes considered)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Australian drivers licence
• Australian working rights

What will Neami offer in return?

• Cultural Leave
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)

How to Apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description (please select paperclip icon).

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If you have any further questions regarding this role which are not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:

Katie Ambrose, Service Manager: [email protected] using the subject line: First Nations Case Manager (Identified) - Mascot enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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