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Community Support Workers - Sustaining Tenancies in Social Housing Program - Sydney

Neami National

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

About the Role

  • Full Time, Permanent Position
  • Multiple positions
  • CSD Level 2 from $64,363 - $69,031 per annum (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
  • Location: Penrith

The key responsibilities of this role will be to work with all referrals received by DCJ and quickly and assertively engage individuals in the program. Where possible joined up initial appointments will occur with Neami staff and DCJ housing staff. Case plans will be developed focussing on the key referral reason in the first instance with the goal to support the tenant to sustain a tenancy for at least 12 months. The DCJ definition of a sustained tenancy is:

  • no NCAT action for rental arrears.
  • no strikes for antisocial behaviour; and
  • no NCAT action for property damage

Once support around the primary referral issue has been established, more thorough holistic case planning will be conducted. CSW’s in the program will have their own case load of consumers and will be responsible for coordinating their time effectively to ensure all participants are adequately supported.

What will you bring to the role?

  • Relevant experience in a similar role
  • 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
  • Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.

Incentives include

  • Diverse and inclusive organisation
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 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 (for full time positions), generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave

Application

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Cathy Hogden, Service Manager: 0439 734 497

No recruitment agency 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.

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