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.

About the role:

• Two Maximum Term contracts available until August 2019
• Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs. Support work will be on an outreach basis within homes and communities.

In this role you will:

• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Provide direct practical support to consumers to support independent living skills
• Work collaboratively with consumers to identify their needs, set goals and develop a plan to meet those goals
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate group rehabilitation programs
• Work within a holistic framework

About you

We are seeking applications from people with:

• Relevant experience with supporting consumers with mental illness
• The ability to work with people and build relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to plan, organise and solve complex problems
• The ability to adapt and respond to change
• Formal qualifications are an advantage, but not essential

Neami offers:

• Comprehensive Induction and Learning & Development training
• Regular reflective Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Attractive Salary Packaging
• Excellent conditions including 3 months paid maternity leave (in addition to the government parental leave scheme), generous long service leave and 3 days gratis leave

About the team at Yarraville

The Neami Yarraville team are a passionate team from various professional backgrounds, who provide a high quality service to people living with a mental illness within the Hobson’s Bay and Wyndham Local government areas.  We are a dynamic and creative team, committed to supporting people on their recovery journey.  If you would like to be a part of a strong culture of social justice, empowerment, community engagement, teamwork and professional development then this may be the position for you.

The position description contains further information about the role, including the terms and conditions of this position.

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