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Recovery Coach - NDIS Psychosocial Support - Bunbury

Neami National
  • Casual Position with a possibility of part-time as business grows.
  • Maximum Term contract until 30 June 2021
  • CSD Level 2 from $63,670 - $68,264 per annum (pro rata) + super
  • Location: Bunbury, WA

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

About the Role

Are you passionate about working with people to support recovery? Do you want to work for an organisation that is values driven and committed to full citizenship for all people? Then we are what you have been looking for:

Recovery Coaches provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs. Neami National's work with consumers occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood.

Neami National is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider. The introduction of NDIS marks a significant change in how disability services are funded, introducing a competitive market for disability services. In WA we currently deliver Support Coordination and Therapeutic Supports under NDIS, this allows our team to develop expertise in supporting people under the NDIS, and to tailor our way of working to make sure it’s suited to the NDIS.

With the addition of thousands of new consumers joining the scheme, comes the need for a workforce designed specifically to cater to these consumer’s needs.

Core duties

  • Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
  • Utilise evidence-based programs which draw on a strength-based, coaching approach which aims to enhance consumer autonomy and wellbeing
  • Assist consumers to build on their formal and informal supports and provide useful practical resources that will assist them in managing their wellbeing
  • Engage with consumers to reach a shared understanding of their goals, priorities, strengths and resources, and possible barriers that might be experienced. Equipped with this shared understanding and consistent with the expressed preferences, recovery coaches will support participants to gain maximum benefit from their NDIS plan by linking with NDIS providers and other relevant supports including clinical mental health.
  • Provide direct practical support to consumers so that they gain/maintain independent living skills and managed their NDIS funded supports.
  • Together with the consumer, regularly monitor their progress towards their identified goals and NDIS plan implementation.
  • Work closely with clinical case managers, carers, family and friends to deliver the best possible comprehensive service
  • Maintain up to date records and assessment outcomes

What will you bring to the role?

  • Strong coaching skills, drawing on your own life (lived or learned) experience of enhancing your physical health and wellbeing, overcoming adversity and building personal resilience to inspire and support consumers in their own unique recovery
  • An understanding of the principles and processes of psychological recovery and how to relate to individuals’ unique experiences
  • Ability to share your life experience of enhancing your physical, social and emotional wellbeing
  • Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to deliver a good consumer experience.
  • Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of the recovery model

Mandatory requirements

  • A minimum level of qualifications and experience:
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services, other related health fields (E.g. Psychology, OT, Nursing, Social Worker) or similar training, and/or
  • Two years of experience in mental-health related work.
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Australian Working Rights
  • Drivers licence and access to a personal vehicle for work
  • 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 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

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, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Application

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 Rajeev Ranjan (WA Regional Manager- Community Services) : 0434 337 453.

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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