Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 14th Nov 2021
- Melbourne > Hawthorn
“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”
The Youth Residential Support Service (YRSS) provides a 7 day a week service for young people who are becoming unwell or are still recovering from an acute mental illness and need a period of additional support and consolidation to complement their clinical treatment.
The YRSS is a rehabilitation and recovery service that provides a safe and shared living environment for young people and aims to encourage positive individual growth and development for young people with mental health illnesses to improve their quality of life and broaden their opportunities. It aims to promote positive personal and social relationships for young people, including with their friends, families and their broader social networks and community.
As a Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker (CSRW) you will provide tailored support 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.
Mandatory requirements:
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”
We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.
Incentives include:
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please click Apply Now.
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the Position Description.
Phone number: (03) 8842 9387 or 0418 970 415
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.