We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.

Position details

• Part Time, Permanent Position (0.8 FTE)
• Classification: SCHADS Level 3 with a salary range of $73,883 - $79,218 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: hybrid workplace based across the Macedon Ranges catchment with (expectation to attend team meetings and other events at Broadmeadows), 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 the wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.

For some people this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it might mean nurturing relationships, and for others, it could be building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different goals for their own life, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life, on their terms.

We are proud to support 32,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 49 different Indigenous lands, across the nation. These include mental health and wellbeing supports, housing and suicide prevention services.

About your new role

The Commonwealth Psychosocial Support (CPS) Service offers individual coaching and group activities to support recovery for people with severe mental health within their local communities, who are not eligible for the NDIS.

CPS supports consumers by:

• Providing flexible recovery orientated 1:1 support
• Designing and facilitating group programs
• Providing support to consumers wanting to apply or reapply for NDIS
• Actively engaging carers and care teams where appropriate

The CPS Service is funded by the Northern Melbourne Primary Health Network (PHN) and covers the following regions; Darebin, Hume, Merri-bek, Yarra, Melbourne, Moonee Valley and Macedon Ranges. The CPS Service is supported by internal programs including NDIS Interface who solely supports consumers with NDIS applications, and Integrated Chronic Care (ICC) who support consumers with co-existing chronic physical health conditions.

As an organisation who understands the importance tailoring support provision to the communities it works within, Neami is seeking a CRSW or PSW who has established knowledge and connection in the Macedon Ranges area. As the Macedon CRSW/PSW in the CPS team you will provide short to medium term community based psychosocial support to a caseload within the region. You will also have a strong focus on building and maintaining community connection in this region, enhancing referral pathways for consumers living in the catchment. The Northern CPS team has ongoing partnership with a number of Community Health Organisations and the successful candidate will work together with these services in providing holistic support to consumers in the area while identifying other relevant partners and networks in the area?

Community Rehabilitation Support Workers

Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers provide a range of 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 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.

Peer Support Workers

Peer Support Workers are integral members of the team and draw on their lived experience of recovery from mental illness, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery. You must have a lived experience of your own mental illness and a rich understanding of your own processes of recovery. You must be willing to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery.

Values

Together with our vision and purpose, our values define who we are and guide the way we operate. They are fundamental to our identity, and we align all our actions with them.

• Connecting
• Collaborating
• Learning
• Belonging

What will Neami offer

• 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.
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

What you will bring to the role

Community Rehabilitation Support Workers

• 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.
• Interest in co-facilitating consumer groups within the local community
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner.
• Ability to network and connect with local stakeholders and services to support greater health outcomes for consumers
• Ability to work productively in a fast paced, changing and agile environment.

Peer Support Workers

• Lived experience of mental illness and demonstrated experience of recovery.
• 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.
• Interest in co-facilitating consumer groups within the local community
• Experience in working with people with an experience of mental ill health
• Ability to network and connect with local stakeholders and services to support greater health outcomes for consumers
• A clear ability to work within and to develop strong collaborative relationships.
• Extensive experience and the ability to engage consumers and carers in a positive manner.

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered.
• Current Working withChildren Check - required before commencement of work.
• Current Australian drivers' licence and access to a car
• Australian working rights

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please:

• Click the 'Apply Now' 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:

Resika KC, Service Manager - [email protected] using the subject line: Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker - Macedon Ranges / Broadmeadows enquiry via EthicalJobs

Matt Bailey, Senior Practice Leader - [email protected]

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: As advertised - we will close the ad sooner if we find the right candidate, so please don't wait to apply.

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.