• Work within a values based, progressive Not for Profit organisation
• Provide direct and meaningful support
• Diverse and inclusive organisation

About the Role

• Casual, Part Time and Full Time roles available
• Maximum term contract until 31 October 2018
• Based at Neami Ringwood

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.

Core duties

• Provide direct support and rehabilitation to consumers within their community
• Work with community partners
• 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
• Provide information and support to consumers regarding the changes in mental health services leading into the transition to NDIS

What will you bring to the role?

• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Willingness to work effectively as part of a team
• Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues
• Knowledge of the recovery model
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the NDIS desirable

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• A Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check will be undertaken prior to commencement

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”

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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet friendly environment

A full Position Description is attached below.