We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic support workers to provide innovative, flexible, person centred support to inmates awaiting release into the community.

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

About the Role

• 0.8 FTE Part Time position available
• Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2021
• CSD Level 2 from $63,670 - $68,264 p.a po-rata, dependent on skills and experience
• Located in Townsville

Working in collaboration with the local Hospital & Health Service Transition from Prison Mental Health Team, the Individual Recovery Support Transition from Correctional Facilities Program is designed to offer a range of non-clinical psychosocial wraparound supports to individuals 18 years and over experiencing a severe mental illness who are currently in an adult correctional facility preparing for release back into the community.

Core Duties

• Provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs

• Work closely with 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.

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
• 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.

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:

• 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)

The position description is attached for a complete overview of the role and the skills required.

To discuss this position, please contact Courtney Bulger, Senior Practice Leader: 0419 359 468.

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.