• Multiple positions
• Maximum term contract until 30 June 2022
• Full Time

Working in partnership with Western Sydney Local Health District, Neami National have committed to establishing a new mental health service in the Western Sydney area. The Enhanced Adult Community Living Supports (CLS) program will provide community based support to people living with a mental illness in Western Sydney as well as providing in-reach and transitional support to people leaving acute hospital admissions as part of the CLS service. The program will run out of two distinct locations and will be overseen by two Service Managers who will work collaboratively to deliver the service.

Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs. Neami National's work with consumers occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood. You will work closely with clinical case managers and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers. Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and development.

Main responsibilities

• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Provide direct support and rehabilitation to consumers within their community of friends, family and neighbourhood
• Work collaboratively with community partners

What will you bring to the role?

• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team
• Knowledge of complex mental health issues

Mandatory requirements:

• Police check (refer to Position Description) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Driver’s licence

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”

Neami offers

• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off (for full time staff), generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements are available