“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full Time Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2022
• Parental Leave Coverage position
• Consumer Service Delivery from $64,363 - $69,031 per annum
• 7 day rotating roster

The Housing and Accommodation & Support Initiative (HASI) provides community-based support to people living with a mental illness in Western Sydney as well as providing in-reach and transitional support to people leaving acute hospital admissions as part of the HASI service. Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs.

Core duties

• Provide direct support to consumers so they gain/maintain a sense of safety and wellbeing
• Together with the consumer regularly monitor their progress towards their identified needs
• Work to the principles that underpin the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) protocols.
• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Work closely with clinical case managers in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers
• Work within a holistic framework taking into account the needs of consumers, family, carers and other members of the community and provide culturally appropriate service responses

What will you bring to the role?

• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience and working knowledge of homelessness
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Be a team player
• Knowledge of the recovery model

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (disclosable outcomes considered)

Why work with us:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Application

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description below.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact: Kath Flack-Crane, Service Manager: (02) 4627 8444 or [email protected] using the subject line: Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker - HASI - Campbelltown enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications remain open until successful applicant identified

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.