Addressby Recruitment | May 15, 2024
Based at Skylight Murraylands (Murray Bridge, Riverland & Murray Mallee)
SCHADS Level 4: Part-time, 0.6-0.8 FTE
Applications Close: 5pm 27th May 2024Company Overview:
Skylight Mental Health delivers a range of recovery oriented Community mental health services by working alongside people experiencing mental illness, family and friends who care for them, and the broader general South Australian community.
Role Overview:
We are recruiting a Community Mental Health Worker to work within the Country Wellness Connections program in the Murraylands.
This role is classified at SCHADS Level 4, 0.6-0.8 FTE and based at Skylight Murray Bridge, servicing areas of the South Australian Murray Mallee region.
The Community Mental Health Worker will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the group program.
This will include working closely with staff and participants to promote recovery, inspire hope and facilitate a process wherein participants can;
- Build capacity and personal skills
- Identify their strengths and goals
- Build resilience
- Link in with people to help improve their wellbeing
- Connect with family or with community
- Enjoy a full and vibrant quality of life.
Requirements for Success
- Qualifications or experience relevant to mental health
- Sound knowledge and awareness of mental health challenges
- Capacity to work both autonomously and within teams
- Experience with person centred and recovery oriented frameworks
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs and relevant software
- Must have DHS Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Check
- Current SA Drivers Licence and willingness to use own vehicle
- Understanding of the NDIS
What can we offer you?
- An attractive remuneration package, including Salary Packaging
- An Employee Assistance Program – a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available to all staff and immediate family members
How to Apply:
To apply for this role please attach a current CV, a cover letter and answer the following questions (limit 75 words per question) by the closing date.
- Describe briefly your understanding of what is needed to support people who have mental health challenges and are living in the community.
- Please describe an experience where you have needed to communicate professional boundaries in a respectful and supportive manner.
- In what ways can group programs assist people with their recovery?
Enquiries:
For more details or enquiries, please contact: Tim Gogoll – Team Leader on 0427 167 *** or email ****@skylight.org.au
Applications:
Please send applications to: ***********@skylight.org.au
Skylight Mental Health is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce including people from all genders, ages, sexualities, cultures, and backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people with mental health lived experience.
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