Recovery Coach - Central Coast
The Neami Group, Australia
Job Description
Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society
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 the Role
- Casual role available
- From $32.22 - $34.54 per hour depending on skills and experience + 25% casual loading
Recovery Coaches provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs. In this role, you will support consumers to engage in their own personal and unique recovery journey by helping them to develop new skills, social connections and improve their well-being. Neami National's work with consumers occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood.
Core duties
- Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
- Utilise evidence-based programs which draw on a strength-based, coaching approach which aims to enhance consumer autonomy and well-being
- Assist consumers to build on their formal and informal supports and provide useful practical resources that will assist them in managing their well-being
- Plan, facilitate and evaluate group programs
- Provide direct practical support to consumers so that they gain/maintain independent living skills
- Together with the consumer, regularly monitor their progress towards their identified goals
- Work closely with clinical case managers, carers, family and friends to deliver the best possible comprehensive service
- Maintain up to date records and assessment outcomes
What will you bring to the role?
- Strong coaching skills, drawing on your own life experience of enhancing your physical health and well-being, overcoming adversity and building personal resilience to inspire and support consumers in their own unique recovery
- An understanding of the principles and processes of psychological recovery and how to relate to individuals’ unique experiences
- 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
- Knowledge of the Recovery Model
- People with lived experience and/or Aboriginal background are strongly encouraged to apply
Mandatory requirements
- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent
- Current NSW Working with Children Check (or be willing to get one)
- Australian Working Rights
- Drivers licence
- Police check disclosable outcomes considered
Desirable Skills
Experience working in the AOD or Homelessness sector
Incentives include
- Diverse and inclusive organisation
- Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
- Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Application
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:
Cameron Muir, Service Manager: P(02) 8416 1180 Email:
Applications close Sunday 18 April 2021
Recruitment agencies need not apply.
We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.