ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about our values and mission here.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The NDIS aims to give people with disability better access to personalised, high quality, and innovative supports and services. A specific focus is to enhance the independence, social, and economic participation of people with disability and their carers. The NDIS uses a person-centred approach that aims to increase choice and control.The Support Coordinator/Recovery Coach will support consumers in implementing their NDIS plans. This includes:

• Connecting them with services and supports to achieve their goals.
• Navigating complex systems, including health, housing, and education.
• Managing NDIS budgets and fostering independence.

AbOUT YOU

This role is best suited for someone who thrives in an autonomous environment and can take initiative to deliver exceptional outcomes. You’ll frequently work independently while ensuring strong collaboration with the broader Support Coordination team when needed. A valid NSW driver’s licence and access to a fully insured motor vehicle are essential as you will be working in the community.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Thrives in an autonomous work environment and demonstrates a proactive approach.
• Can manage tasks independently, balancing competing priorities with ease.
• Values teamwork but is comfortable working alone when needed.
• Demonstrates respect, integrity, and accountability in all interactions.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Transform Lives: Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
• Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centres at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
• Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!

KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the Position Description below.

1. Ability to exercise personal responsibility and take initiative
2. Demonstrate values consistent with person-centred ways of working and supporting the consumers choice and control
3. Relevant tertiary qualifications in mental health, health or welfare degree, or Cert IV in mental health and substantial years of relevant experience, or equivalent level of expertise attained through previous employment, service, and study.
4. Minimum 3 years work experience in a mental health environment and a thorough understanding of recovery-oriented principles in the mental health setting
5. High level of skills in communication, liaising, and negotiation
6. Ability to organise and prioritise work, while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
7. Strong local knowledge of the relevant health and welfare sectors
8. Exceptional organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
9. A strong capacity to work with challenging issues, at the consumer, service delivery and system level
10. Demonstrate experience in building and maintaining partnerships across a broad range of sectors
11. Sound IT competence with Microsoft programs, Consumer Management Systems, electronic timesheets, and ability to adapt to new systems as they are introduced
12. Has a NSW Drivers Licence and and access to a fully insured motor vehicle
13. Ability to use culturally safe practices in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
14. Ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse peoples
15. Ability to work with individuals who identify as LGBTQI+

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

A position description is attached.