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

About the program:

Continuity of Support (CoS) provides non-clinical psychosocial support to consumers who previously accessed the Partners in Recovery (PIR), Support for Day-to-Day Living in the Community (D2DL) and Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) programs. The service supports people with complex mental illness who have been assessed as ineligible for the NDIS.

Services delivered under CoS are predominantly group-based and focused on building individual capacity, with additional targeted one-on-one support at times of increased need.

CoS is delivered by Wellness Connect, a consortium of mental health and community organisations led by Neami National and comprising Mission Australia, UnitingCare Wesley Bowden, Life Without Barriers and Community Access and Services SA. We work together towards a common purpose: to improve the health and wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill-health.

Wellness Connect are recruiting for two roles to be situated within Neami National and Life Without Barriers.

About the role:

As an NDIS Access Officer-CoS within Wellness Connect, your role will be to review Continuity of Support Consumers for potential eligibility to the NDIS and assist those selected to test their eligibility with the NDIA. You will also contribute to the transition of consumers to NDIS providers where eligibility and access is granted.

• Work with CoS support workers in identifying existing CoS consumers suitable for retesting for the NDIS
• Connecting with and assisting people previously assessed as ineligible for the NDIS to retest their eligibility for the NDIS and facilitate entry into the scheme
• Assist those determined eligible for the NDIS to transition to NDIS supports, working closely with the consumer’s allocated CoS support worker where that exists, if access is approved and whilst they are awaiting their NDIS plan and supports to be put in place
• Full Time/Part Time, Maximum term contract
• Office hours Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Based in Neami National, Wright Street or Life Without Barriers

The scheme is established to provide support for people who have a permanent or likely to be permanent disability and substantially reduced functional capacity. Its intent is to give individuals:

• Empowerment to choose supports and services
• Holistic person centred planning
• Tailored individual funding packages and portability

Why work with us?

Neami is a values-based organisation. It offers staff members a variety of incentives, such as:

• Working in a diverse and inclusive organisation
• Working in an environment which provides for significant collegial support
• Provision of regular reflective Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Attractive Salary Packaging available providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses

Mandatory Requirements:

• Criminal record check required before commencement of employment
• Working with Children and Vulnerable Person check required
• Minimum Certificate IV or tertiary qualifications in human services or a related discipline
• Previous consumer service experience within mental health or demonstration of consumer service attributes

“Neami National and Life Without Barriers will jointly interview shortlisted candidates as Wellness Connect for the two roles, with successful applicants being employed by either Life Without Barriers or Neami National.”

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills, knowledge, experience and interest to succeed in this role, then please APPLY now. 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:

Name: Philip Chabrel, Acting Service Manager Mob: 0437 682 100

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.