Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker

1 week ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Neami National Full time

_"We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value."_

About the Role

  • Casual
  • Classification: Consumer Service Delivery Level 2 with a salary range of $45.05 $48.30 per hour (includes casual loading) + Superannuation
  • Salary Packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
  • Location: Wollongong

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.


About your new role
Neami National's work with consumers occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood.

You will work closely with clinical case managers and other community partner organisations to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers.


Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and development.


What you will bring to the role?

  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of the recovery model
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner
  • Ability to work productively in a fast paced, changing and agile environment
  • Ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff and partner organisations

Desirable

  • Ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of a diverse range of people, and identifies changing needs within a group
  • Knowledge of local services and referral pathways
  • Experience in working with people living with mental health issues and complex needs within a recovery framework

What the role requires:

  • National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
  • Current Working with Children Check required before commencement of work
  • Current Drivers licence
  • Australian Working Rights

What will Neami offer in return?

  • Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
  • Ongoing extensive inhouse Learning and Development Programs to encourage learning and skillbuilding
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar access a holistic health and wellness offering of supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
  • Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your worklife balance

How to apply:

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:

Applications Close: 10 September 2023

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
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