"Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society."

About the Role

• Full time, Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2022
• Between Monday and Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm
• CSD Level 2 from $63,670 - $68,264 per annum + super + salary packaging

Neami National has been funded to deliver services to people residing in FACS Housing Properties whose tenancies are at risk or are at risk of receiving breaches against their tenancies. The Sustaining Tenancies in Supported Housing Program (STSH) is a time limited, focussed intervention aimed at assisting people to access appropriate supports to assist in maintaining their tenancies.

Neami’s STSH will be delivered in Partnership with Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation and will work in a joined approach with Macarthur FACS Tenancy team to ensure that people entering the service receive a timely service response.

Core duties

• Provide direct support and case management to consumers so they gain/maintain a sense of safety and wellbeing
• Together with the consumer regularly monitor their progress towards their identified housing needs
• Work to the principles that underpin the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) protocols.
• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Work closely with Client Service Officers from FACS in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers
• Work within a holistic framework taking into account the needs of consumers, family, carers and other members of the community and provide culturally appropriate service responses

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 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 88% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

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)

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:

Kath Flack-Crane, Service Manager: (02) 4627 8444 or 0447 836 050

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.

No recruitment agency candidates need apply.