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

About the Role

• Part Time (0.8 FTE)
• CSD Level 2 from $63,670 - $68,264 p.a, pro rata
• Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2024
• Based at Noble Park Youth Residential facility
• 7 day rotating roster, flexible days and hours with couple of fixed shifts.

About the Noble Park Youth Residential Rehabilitation (YRR)

Harness your own experience of mental health to help young people ‘change the script’ and kick goals in their ‘adulting’, while being part of a dynamic and supportive small team. Lead the way with creative and evidence based approaches. No two days are the same, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference. We want people with personality and authentic warmth to support ‘recovery through relationship’ in this very rewarding role!

The Youth Residential Recovery Service is a 7 day a week service that supports the recovery of young people aged 16-25 experiencing mental health concerns within a safe and supportive residential environment. The program is aimed towards young people requiring intensive support to develop life skills and the confidence to progress to or return to independent living.

Core duties

• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Intensive case management support to people
• Referral and linkage to relevant support services
• Secondary Consultation
• Collect, collate and maintain data on consumer contact

What will you bring to the role?

• Lived Experience of mental health
• Experience in working with people with a psychiatric disability and complex presentations
• Extensive experience in working with homelessness
• A clear ability to work within and to develop strong collaborative relationships
• Extensive experience and the ability to engage consumers and carers in a positive manner
• The ability to set and maintain clear professional boundaries
• A commitment to consumers’ rights and to consumers’ active participation in planning their service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the recovery model
• Computer skills

Mandatory requirements:

• Adequate work experience in the areas of health; welfare; allied health or housing
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Car available for business use, if required
• A Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) Check will be undertaken prior to commencement

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 87% 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, a monthly accrued day off (If Full Time), generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached Position Description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact:

Anita Khalil, YRR Service Manager - 0428 788 495

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.