AddressCommunity Rehabilitation and Support Worker
We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.
Position details
- Part Time, Permanent (0.63FTE)
- Classification: SCHADS Level 3 with a salary range of $71,215 - $76,353 per annum pro rata + Superannuation.
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
- Location: Frankston, VIC
About Neami National
"We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life - and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.
We're proud to support 38,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 45 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention."
About your new role
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. 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
- 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
What will Neami offer in return?
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness Leave.
- Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
- Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
What the role requires
- National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
- Current Australian drivers licence and access to a car
- Australian working rights
How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (select paper clip icon).
To apply for this position, please:
- Click the 'Apply' button where you will need to create a username and password.
- Upload your resume and cover letter.
When applying for this position, you are asked to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to any target questions (where asked).
Please include in your application how you would prefer to be contacted (whether via email, text or phone call).
If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:
Amanda Williams, Service Manager - ***************@neaminational.org.au
If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We're passionate about creating opportunities and Supporting professional development.
If your application is shortlisted:
- We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
- We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.
Applications Close: 28th June 2024
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.
