“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full Time Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2021
• Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm. Some weekend work may be required as required by the service
• CSD Level 2 from $61,529 - $66,116 pa (+ super) dependent on skills and experience
• Mobile service – laptop and phone will be provided

As part of the COVID-19 pandemic response, the Department of Communities and Justice have funded Neami National to coordinate the support for people currently residing in temporary accommodation. This position will provide support to people who have recently exited homelessness into temporary accommodation who are receiving housing and support from the STEP Link program.

As a Consumer and Rehabilitation Support Worker (CRSW), you will 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 homelessness and mental health service 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.

Core duties

• Provide direct support and rehabilitation to consumers within their community
• Working with community partners
• Maintain records and resources
• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Work closely with clinical case managers in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers
• Collect, collate and maintain data on consumer contact

What will you bring to the role?

• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience and working knowledge of homelessness
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives
• Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Be a team player
• Knowledge of the recovery model

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence (Mandatory)
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

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.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• 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, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Application Procedure

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact:

Madeleine Prince, Service Manager: 0477 877 207

Applications close Friday 5th June 2020, 5.00pm.

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.