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Form of workSkylight is recruiting a Psychosocial Recovery Team Coach to work within the Non-Acute Psychosocial Support Service NAPSS and Intensive Crisis Support Service ICSS program. The role is classified at SCHADS Level 5 and 0.8-1.0 fte based in Murray Bridge.
About the Role
The program provides recovery-orientated psychosocial support to individuals who have not evaluated their eligibility or have been declared ineligible for National Disability Insurance Scheme services. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of these services through a collaborative team approach. Tasks will include supervisory responsibilities, program development, intake and referral coordination, networking and promotion, working collaboratively with the team to implement innovative approaches.
The Psychosocial Recovery Team Coach typically works during regular business hours, although some evenings and weekend work will likely be required and paid in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (SCHADS) 2010.
Skylight values lived experience and peer-led programs; applications from persons with a lived experience of mental illness are strongly encouraged.
Requirements for Success
• A tertiary qualification relevant to mental health or community services and/or adaptable skills and experience in those areas.
• Ability to train, supervise and mentor others
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with individuals and agencies
• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail. Highly effective oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• 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
• DHS Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Check – Apply Here
• Current SA Drivers Licence and willingness to use own registered, insured vehicle
• Understanding of NDIS application process desirable
What can we offer you
Skylight supports staff and team wellbeing and job satisfaction through fantastic work-life balance, quality supervision and practice frameworks, FTE flexibility, and hybrid work from office / work from home options.
Applications
For queries please contact Rob Merrett on 0487 156 *** or via email at ******@skylight.org.au
A Job Description is available on our website www.skylight.org.au Applications via Seek or to ***********@skylight.org by 21 February 2024
To be considered, please address the following questions in a maximum of one page, together with your cover letter and your resume:
1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of coordinating and delivering Mental Health supports, including any examples of how you have used the Recovery Framework and its core principles.
2. Describe your ability and experience to positively engage, interact and work with people who have complex needs including psychosocial disability
3. Describe your ability and experience in mentoring / supervising others to achieve strong and supportive team culture, build reflective practice and facilitate individual developmental growth.
Skylight Mental Health is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce including people from all genders, ages, sexualities, cultures, backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people with mental health lived experience.
