• Job No: ODMH160
• Work as part of a self organising team
• Part time, based in Wollongong
• SCHCADS Level 2 with generous salary packaging

About One Door

One Door Mental Health is a leading for purpose service provider for those living with mental illness, their families and carers.

Our community creates a safe place that connects people, our services are innovative and supported by more than 30 years of experience, and our advocacy work is putting an end to stigma through education and understanding.

Creating a world in which people with a mental illness are valued and treated as equals is at the heart of everything we do.

Our workforce operates within our purpose-driven approach called Recovery 2gether. Recovery 2gether provides a simple, clear, framework of support for: consumers, carers & families; staff; and the whole organisation. 

Our services are delivered mainly by self-organising teams; where team members are collectively accountable for working with the people we support and fulfilling team-tasks. Some teams are led by Managers.

The role

The NDIS Worker assists consumers on their journey towards independence, purposeful coping and self-management through direct individual consumer work as well as centre based/group activities to meet the consumer's goals. The key responsibilities include:

• Engaging them to work as a team and participate in a structured and meaningful working day
• Providing one-on-one service delivery and/or group facilitation, supporting consumers to make their own decisions
• Ensuring that all relevant consumer data, case notes and goals and outcomes information is current and up to date on the relevant Client Management System
• Periodically reviewing with the consumer and with other team members the supports delivered and the way in which they were delivered

What we are looking for

• Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (eg. mental health, peer work, disability) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the NSW mental health system and local services
• An understanding of the recovery- based approach to assisting people with severe and persistent mental illness
• Demonstrated values consistent with person-centred ways of working and supports the person’s choice and control
• Ability to communicate effectively in all interactions with all stakeholders
• Ability to exercise personal responsibility and work as part of a self-organising team, with the support and guidance of Coach.
• You will also need a current and valid NSW drivers licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Your application for this position will require you to have a Police Check (verified in the last 6 months), a current Working with Children's Check, an application in process for the NDIS Worker Screening clearance at Service NSW and under the current public health order, evidence of at least 1 dose of the Covid-19 vaccine or provide evidence of a medical exemption.

Your values and our values

Our values are integral to everything that we are as an organisation and how we interact with each other, our consumers and carers. As you consider whether this role is for you, please take some time to reflect on your own values and One Door’s values. Click here to view our values ASPIRE to work out if they resonate with you.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation and that is purpose and values driven!  

Want to know more? Please contact Mary Hanna on 0429 620 087 for a confidential chat.

One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.