Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society"
About the Role
The Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers will work within the Intensive Home Support Services (IHBSS) program. IHBSS 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 as a way to avoid a hospital admission. Referrals are made through community mental health teams.
IHBSS is provided 7 days a week from 8am-8pm. The hours of service will reflect the needs of the consumers and therefore some extended hours coverage is expected. Flexible working locations and working from home arrangements by negotiation with Manager.
Hours of service will reflect the needs of the consumers and therefore some extended hours coverage may be expected:
Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs. You will work closely with clinical case managers and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers.
Core duties
What will you bring to the role?
Mandatory requirements:
Incentives include:
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:
Mary Allstrom: Regional Manager SA Psychosocial Programs Mobile: 0428 755 238
Applications close: Monday 12 April 2021
No recruitment agencies candidates need 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.