​“We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.”

About the Role

• Part Time (0.6 FTE) Permanent Position
• Classification: Consumer Service Delivery Level 2 with a salary range of $71,215 - $76,353 per annum pro rata + 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: Noble Park, VIC

​About Neami National

We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to achieve the wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.

For some people this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it might mean nurturing relationships, and for others, it could be building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different goals for their own life, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life, on their terms.

We are proud to support 32,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 49 different Indigenous lands, across the nation. These include mental health and wellbeing supports, housing and suicide prevention services.

About your new role

As a Community Rehabilitation Support Worker, you will provide tailored support and will use an assertive outreach approach to actively engage with individuals to young people experiencing mental health issues to meet their individual goals and needs. CRSWs will have the capacity to work with individuals as well as groups promoting individual strengths, choice and empowerment. CRSWs will work collaboratively with consumers and their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood to encourage and support independence and increase skills and capacity. You will work closely with clinical case managers and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to young consumers.

The staff team at the YORS/YRR Program consist of a Manager and several CRSWs and a PSW and will be staffed 7 days per week. Staff 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.

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, 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 Benestar - 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

What you will bring to the role?

• A current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain First Aid Certification upon commencement
• Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others and relates well to people at all levels
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ability to reflect and handle feedback well and learn from it
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.

What the role requires:

• National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check – required before commencement of work
• Current drivers licence
• Australian working rights

​How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description, attached.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

• Felipe Barahona, Service Manager Youth Residential Rehab –
• [email protected], using the subject line: Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker - Noble Park enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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.