Who are we?

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

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.

We provide services in diverse communities in Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, ranging from the inner-city and suburbs to regional and remote areas.

What’s on offer?

• 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.

You will also:

• Work closely with clinical case managers, families and carers and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers
• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Provide direct practical support to consumers so that they gain/maintain independent living skills
• Engage consumers, using a strengths-based approach to complete a mental health status measurement and a needs assessment.
• Using the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) protocols work collaboratively with consumers to identify their needs, set goals and develop a plan to meet those goals
• Together with the consumer regularly monitor their progress towards their identified goals
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate group rehabilitation programs
• Work within a holistic framework taking into account the needs of consumers, family, carers and other members of the community in order to ensure tangible rehabilitation outcomes

About you

You will have:

• Relevant experience with supporting consumers with mental illness
• The ability to work with people and build relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• The desire to adhere to principles and values
• 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

Why work with us?

Neami offers its staff a variety of incentives, such as:

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

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.

A full position description is attached below.