AddressLamp Incorporated, is a not-for-profit Mental Health service provider, providing individualised centre-based, community and in-home psychosocial support, through recovery orientated practice. We deliver services within the Southwest and Warren-Blackwood regions and our head office is located in Busselton. With a focus on person-centered planning, as well as our collaborative approach to service delivery, Lamp Inc provide high quality Mental Health support to the wider community, whilst working toward reducing the stigma of Mental Health and promoting the independence of people living with Mental Health concerns.
At Lamp Inc, we aim to create the same culture within our workplace as we do within our support roles. Providing flexibility and support to everyone who works, volunteers, or completes their student placements with us. We believe strongly in positive workplace culture. Other benefits of working with Lamp Inc include access to tax effective not-for-profit salary packaging arrangements.
About the role: Housing Support Case Worker - Mental Health (Busselton based)
Lamp Inc. is currently seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced Mental Health support worker, to work in Busselton. Providing supports to individuals with a primary Mental Health diagnosis, the successful candidate will be able to work within a recovery orientated framework to build capacity, including tasks such as:
- Collaborate with participants experiencing homelessness or housing instability to develop personalised recovery and housing stability plans.
- Conduct regular reviews and updates of plans based on participants' progress and changing needs, focusing on housing goals and Mental Health recovery.
- Help participants develop skills for managing their Mental Health and household responsibilities, such as budgeting, and self-care routines.
- Empower participants to make informed decisions about their care and recovery process.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organisations and service providers to enhance support networks for participants.
- Collaborate with emergency services, housing authorities, and other professionals to address housing crises effectively
- Support participants in developing vocational skills and pursuing employment or educational opportunities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of participants interactions, progress, and any incidents.
- Provide culturally sensitive support that respects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of participants.
Selection Criteria
The suitable candidate must be able to demonstrate or demonstrate how they’re working toward the below.
Essential:
- Minimum Certificate III qualification (or near complete) in Mental Health or similar.
- Demonstrated successful experience in delivery of human services.
- Effective planning, organisational and time management skills including punctuality.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written and team building skills.
- Competent information technology skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
- A demonstrated understanding of capacity building and recovery orientated frameworks.
- A demonstrated understanding of factors that impact on the Mental Health and roles of participants including those people who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
- Experience successfully working and networking in a culturally diverse environment.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work with limited supervision under general direction in the application of well established procedures, methods and guidelines.
- Willingness to volunteer your time, toward Lamp Inc. fundraising days and events, as reasonably requested.
Desirable:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Senior First Aid
- Experience delivering housing services to people with severe and persistent MH challenges.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of person-centred planning and tenancy management.
- Previous experience in working within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency approach.
- Lived experience with Mental Health challenges or supporting someone with a Mental Health challenge.
You must have full working rights within Australia and possess/be willing to obtain before commencement:
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance ($145)
- National Police Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Driver’s License
Please note that whilst current evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations is not required, Lamp Inc are bound by public health directives concerning human services, which may change at any time.
Please note that we're only seeking applications for individuals who reside in the Busselton region currently, and the position is based on 3 days (21 hrs) per week, 9am to 4:30pm.
Click on the APPLY button and attach your resume and cover letter addressed essential selection criteria. Applicants not addressing this, will not be considered for the role.
For more information about the positions Lamp Inc has to offer please call Jesse on 08 9754 1*** for a confidential discussion.
Closing date: 18th July 2024
Lamp Inc will begin interviewing and reviewing applications as required, when they are received.
