• Work as part of a self organising team
• Full time and part time options
• Fixed term to 30 June 2021
• SCHCADS Level 2 or Level 3 based on experience
• Generous salary packaging
• Based in Moruya supporting local region

About One Door

One Door Mental Health is a leading for purpose service provider for those living with mental illness, their families and carers.

Our community creates a safe place that connects people, our services are innovative and supported by more than 30 years of experience, and our advocacy work is putting an end to stigma through education and understanding.

Creating a world in which people with a mental illness are valued and treated as equals is at the heart of everything we do.

The role

This role uses a recovery-oriented approach to support existing NPS-T (Transition) consumers in South East NSW to:

• Test eligibility for access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Receive Continuity of Support (CoS) services through 1:1, group-based or centre-based delivery.

The key responsibilities include:

• Actively support consumers to:
• Apply for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Engage with the NDIS, if found eligible.

• Deliver the CoS program through 1:1 support, group-based and centre-based supports
• Maintain consumer and other service delivery records
• Actively contribute as a member of the self-organising team

The NPS Intensive Worker is a level 3 position and in addition to the above responsibilities will be experienced to:

• Provide support for consumers with complex and high intensity needs
• Support people with a psychosocial disability to apply for the NDIS
• Exercise initiative and independence, as required

We are also currently advertising for a NPS Worker, which you can view here.

What we are looking for

• A Certificate III or IV in mental health, disability or related field
• Previous experience in applying a recovery-based approach to support individuals recovering from severe and persistent mental illness
• Ability to work independently, within clear timeframes
• Ability to communicate collaboratively with team members and all stakeholders specific to this position
• Ability to exercise personal responsibility and work as part of team, with the support and
• Computer literacy in Microsoft programs or similar, and the capability to learn other applications.

A copy of the position description for the NPS Intensive Worker can be viewed here.

Your values and our values

Our values are integral to everything that we are as an organisation and how we interact with each other, our consumers and carers. As you consider whether this role is for you, please take some time to reflect on your own values and One Door's values. Click here to view our values ASPIRE to work out if they resonate with you.

Apply Now! Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation and that is purpose and values driven!

Please contact Michael Crowley-Mills at 0417 104 918 for more information regarding this role.

One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.