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Salary- Promote participant independence with a trusted Mental Health and Disability service provider
- 24/7 Residential/Outreach support - dual disabilities & challenging behaviours
- Opportunity for on the job training and career progression within an established Mental Health organisation
- SCHADS Level 3 ($36.00-$38.60 base rate) plus salary packaging benefits
Are you passionate and motivated to improve the lives of those living with mental disorders? Can you resolve conflict & deal with practical issues to support others and achieve outcomes? Additional attributes we are looking for include:
- Patient and emotionally resilient with effective listening skills & an adaptable communication style
- Capability to advocate for others and build sustainable support networks
- Making a positive contribution autonomously and within a team to achieve shared outcomes
- Prior knowledge / experience (work or lived) supporting people with mental disorders where challenging behaviours are common
- Confident ability to use IT systems across computer and mobile devices
- Provide 1:1 & 2:1 support to consumers in their own home and community setting
- Meet the individual needs according to an established behavioral support plan
- Developing professional relationships with individuals, their families and others in the community
- Providing accurate and timely case notes so that others can provide a consistent experience for the individual
- Provide support to assist consumers to work towards their individual goals
We provide 24/7 support to our consumers. Shifts are approx. 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am.It is a requirement of this position to meet all compliance requirements concerning NDIS Work Screening, Working With Children's Card, work rights and possess a current & valid driver's licence.We take appropriate actions to ensure that our staff and the people we support are as safe as possible. You will be expected to adhere to all OHS standards, requirements and processes, including (but not limited to) wearing appropriate PPE and regular hygiene and cleanliness practices.What we can offer you
ermha365 is an agile and innovative non-profit with a growth agenda across Australia. As an employee you will be offered:
- Staff support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and unlimited access to our online Wellbeing Centre
- Industry-leading induction and on the job training provide with access to free continuous online learning modules at your own pace
- Flexibility in working hours to suit work life balance
- A supportive team environment that is engaging and inspiring
- A competitive total package - SCHADS level 3 with the ability to reduce your taxable income through salary packaging and access to discounts with 400+ retailers in Australia
This job isn't for everyone. At ermha365 we work with clients with some of the most Complex Mental Health and Disability support needs in Victoria/NT.
We're a lifeline for people who often feel like “a square peg in a round hole” - those who experience stigma and discrimination, and are ostracised or excluded from the simple things that most of us take for granted. In many cases we have become the provider of last resort, although we see ourselves as the provider of first choice.
We believe in the potential of everyone. We never give up, and we never give in.ermha365 is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Further information atDiversity and Inclusion
We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of Mental Health and Disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
