Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society
About the Role
- Negotiable Full time and Part Time Positions, Maximum term contract until 30 June 2023 Consumer Service Delivery Level 2 with a salary range of $ 67,322 - $ 72,203 per annum PRO RATA + Superannuation
- Location: Wollongong
Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers (CRSWs) will be employed primarily to work within the Service Navigation component of the program. As a CRSW in the program you will work with consumers, carers and partner organisations to identify the needs of consumers referred to the program and make referrals to appropriate services to support these needs. You will also support with applications to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) where appropriate.
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 to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers.
Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and development.
What you will bring to the role?
- A valid and current Australian Driver’s license
- A valid and current Working With Children Check
- Strong administration and time management skills
- Upholds ethical behaviour, consistent with the values of honesty, fairness, responsibility and hope
- Demonstrate integrity, credibility and foster open communication
- Positively listens and consults with others to proactively address conflict
- Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others and relates well to people at all levels
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ability to reflect and handle feedback well and learn from it
- Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner
- Ability to work productively in a fast paced, changing and agile environment
- Ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff and partner organisations
- Ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of a diverse range of people, and identifies changing needs within a group
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.
Mandatory role requirements:
- Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (have received three doses), (or have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their third dose.)
- Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.
- National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children check prior to commencement
- Current Drivers licence
- Australian Working Rights
Incentives include:
- Diverse and inclusive organisation
- Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
- Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Salary Packaging program providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar
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:
James Wilson, Acting Service Manager 02 4226 3277 and
Applications Close: 5 March 2023
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. Ou