Community Rehabilitation Support Workers

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

**About the Role**
- Full Time, Part-Time, Casual Positions Available
- Consumer Service Delivery Level 2 $67,330 - $72,196 per annum
- Location: Adelaide Metro: Hendon or Salisbury sites

We are seeking Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers (CRSW) to work one on one with consumers in our support programs including Individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation Support Services (IPRSS), Housing and Accommodation Support (HASP) or Intensive Home Support Services (IHBSS) program in either our Hendon or Salisbury offices.

Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers 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. You will work closely with clinical case managers and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers.

**About the Programs**

IRSS and HASP programs are aimed at people aged 16 years and over, where support is voluntary and who have experienced episodes of mental illness, with referrals made through community mental health teams. In practice, people often have a range of needs and are experience other challenges as well. Support provided is primarily in the person’s home and is determined by the aims and needs of the consumer. The purpose of the support is to assist a person in their recovery and build skills and confidence to be living independently and reaching their aspirations.

IHBSS program is aimed at people aged 16 years and over who have experienced acute episodes of mental illness. In practice, people often have a range of other complex needs as well. Each person is provided with up to three months of intensive support in their home either after leaving a hospital as a way of ‘stepping down’, or ‘stepping up’ to receiving support to avoid a hospital admission. Referrals are made through community mental health teams.

**What will you bring to the role**
- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Be a team player
- Knowledge of the recovery model

**Mandatory requirements**:

- Criminal record checks are mandatory for all new appointments
- A valid Working with Children check
- A valid Vulnerable Person check
- A valid Australian driver's licence
- Mental Health Qualification: It is a requirement of the Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker (CRSW) position that you hold, and provide Neami evidence of, a Mental Health (or equivalent Human Services or Community Services) qualification of Certificate IV level or above, or complete such a qualification within 2 years of your commencement of employment
- Suitable vehicle: A roadworthy vehicle insured to a minimum level covering 3rd party fire and theft (comprehensive cover is recommended). The vehicle must be capable of transporting multiple passengers in a safe manner.

**Why work with us?**

Neami offers its staff a variety of incentives, such as:

- Diverse and inclusive organisation
- Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
- Comprehensive Learning and Development training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**How to apply**:
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position descriptions below:
**PD- IPRSS & HASP Programs, Hendon or Salisbury locations**

**PD- Intensive Home Based Support Services (IHBSS), Hendon or Salisbury locations**

If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact either:
**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.