• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2021
• CSD Level 2 from $63,670 - $68,264 per annum (pro rata)
• Based at Neami Wollongong

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

About the Role

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 to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers.

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
• Collect, collate and maintain data on consumer contact

What will you bring to the role?

• Relevant experience in a similar role
• 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 NSW Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• 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, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave

Application

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

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

Carly Wintin, Service Manager: Ph 02 4226 3277 | M 0402 801 693.

No recruitment agency 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.