Mental Health Support Worker

4 days ago

Geelong, Australia ermha365 Full time

**Description**:

- SCHADS Level 3 position, base hourly rate $32.54 - 34.90 per hour
- Full time position (part time will be considered)
- Monday - Friday, shifts available between 8am to 8pm (no weekend work)
- Support individuals living with mental illness

About You
With effective listening skills and an adaptable communication style, you will enjoy working with a range of people and in a role where no two days are the same. You are comfortable working autonomously and, in a team, and are capable of resolving conflict and dealing with practical issues to support others. To achieve this, you will possess:

- Demonstrated flexibility, patience, initiative and emotional resilience
- Knowledge of crisis intervention approaches and experience working from a consumer-centred approach
- Capability to advocate for others and build support networks
- Prior experience in mental health support or working with those who are disadvantaged in the community
- A Cert IV in Mental Health or AOD or other relevant qualification (or be actively studying)

It is a requirement of this position 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 license.

About the Role
You will be a Key Support Worker support people in a Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC). You will contribute to the maintenance of a collaborative and harmonious environment, maximising client-wellbeing through laying the foundation for self-management, relapse prevention and rehabilitation. To achieve this, the role entails:

- Provision of assessment and recovery focused support matched to individual and group need, incorporating the development, articulation and regular review of Individual Recovery Plans and Group Programs
- Enhancing and promoting links with natural supports in the community
- Providing accurate and timely case notes so that colleagues and stakeholders can provide a consistent experience for clients
- Liaising with clinical staff and other key stakeholders, ensuring all protocols are adhered to

While ermha365 continues to operate face-to-face services through COVID-19 we are taking appropriate actions to ensure that our staff and the people we support are as safe as possible. You will be expected to adhere to all COVID-19 standards, requirements and processes including (but not limited to) wearing appropriate PPE and regular hygiene and cleanliness practices.

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
Access to free & unlimited self-paced continuing educational modules
Flexibility in working hours to suit work life balance
A supportive team environment that is engaging and inspiring
A competitive total package including salary packaging for permanent employees

About ermha365
Ermha365 exists to ensure that people experiencing mental illness and/or disability, and their carers, can thrive in and become part of the community. We choose to work with people who have fallen through the gaps in the system and where there is no obvious support. We are often considered the provider of last resort.

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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