Mental Health Worker

2 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia ermha365 Full time

**Description**:

- Provide individual and group support while promoting independence and confidence in people living with mental illness in Geelong
- Permanent part time role, 17.5 hours p/w, with flexible working arrangements
- SCHADS Level 3 - $34.04 - $36.50 p/h + salary packaging options available

About You
Are you motivated to improve the lives of others? Can you support others positively to achieve desired outcomes? Are you passionate about supporting people to positively achieve their goals?

**Additional attributes we are looking for include**:

- The ability to effectively and quickly build rapport with people to identify common threads & communicate through mindfulness and recovery topics
- Flexibility and adaptability, patience, initiative and strong organizational skills
- Effective listening skills & an adaptable communication style
- Ability to work positively both within a team and autonomously to identify individual needs and advocate for others to build support networks
- Prior experience in mental health support or working with those who are disadvantaged in the community beneficial

It is a requirement for our frontline staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and meet all compliance requirements in relation to NDIS Work Screening, Working With Children’s Check, work rights and possess a current & valid driver’s licence.

About the Role
Hive (program name) is a drop-in centre which provides individual and group support to people to improve their mental well-being and connections with the community. We aim to provide those living with a mental illness an easily accessible and safe space to reconnect, learn new skills, develop healthy routines, and share lived experiences. We support people to improve their mental health by:
Connecting people with appropriate supports through referral and advocacy; Developing improved self-esteem and self-confidence to build resilience and empowering people to maintain their well-being; Strengthening people’s individual networks to increase their knowledge, to adapt and learn new skills and share lived experiences; Supporting people to identify their own strengths; Developing and practising skills that support well-being and developing healthy routines; Providing social opportunities and skills building to connect people with the community; Offering opportunities to volunteer and build capacity to volunteer in the community.

**As a Key Support Worker your role will entail**:

- Coordinate and facilitate group activities through recovery focused support matched to individual and group need, incorporating the development, articulation and regular review of Individual Recovery Plans and Group Programs
- Advocate and empower people to make appropriate support networks in their community
- Develop recovery goals, implement steps and monitor progress to achieve set goals
- Support planning and review, follow up referrals, assessment and data recording and exit planning
- Provide accurate and timely case notes so that colleagues and stakeholders can provide a consistent experience for clients

Typical program hours are between 9am-3pm weekdays.

What we can offer you

ermha365 is an agile and innovative non-profit with a growth agenda across Australia. As an employee you will be offered:

- Opportunity to have a career that changes lives
- Industry-leading induction and on-the-job training provided, with access to free and continuous online learning modules at your own pace
- Staff benefits program with discounts to over 250 retailers, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Program
- A supportive team environment that is engaging and inspiring
- A competitive total package - SCHADS level 3 with the ability to salary package

About ermha365
This job isn’t for everyone. At ermha365 we work with clients with some of the most complex mental health and disability support needs in Victoria. We’re a lifeline for people who often feel like a “square peg in a round hole” - those who experience stigma and discrimination, and are ostracised or excluded from the simple things that most of us take for granted. In many cases we have become the provider of last resort, although we see ourselves as the provider of first choice. We believe in the potential of everyone. We never give up, and we never give in.

If you’re resilient, like a challenge and want to be part of transforming people’s lives, then please contact us.

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