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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join One Door Mental Health and become a key player in transforming lives. As a Support Coordinator/Recovery Coach, you’ll empower individuals to take control of their NDIS journey, helping them achieve independence, social inclusion, and improved quality of life. As a Support Coordinator/Recovery Coach, you will assist consumers to locate the services and supports that they require to meet the goals in their plan and to maintain their linkages to other services including housing, health, and education. The Support Coordinator will also assist consumers with budgeting funds and navigating the various NDIS systems. This role requires you to have a valid NSW Drivers Licence and access to a fully insured motor vehicle (car).

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who is:

• Able to work autonomously and be relied upon to take initiative
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude
• Motivated, flexible, and committed to making a difference
• Respectful and trustworthy in all interactions.
• Has a NSW Drivers Licence and and access to a fully insured motor vehicle

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.

your skills and experience

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

• Ability to exercise personal responsibility and take initiative
• Demonstrate values consistent with person-centred ways of working and supporting the consumers choice and control
• 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.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a mental health environment and a thorough understanding of recovery-oriented principles in the mental health setting
• High level of skills in communication, liaising, and negotiation
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Strong local knowledge of the relevant health and welfare sectors
• Exceptional organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• A strong capacity to work with challenging issues, at the consumer, service delivery and system level
• Demonstrate experience in building and maintaining partnerships across a broad range of sectors
• Sound IT competence with Microsoft programs, Consumer Management Systems, electronic time-sheets, and ability to adapt to new systems as they are introduced
• Ability to use culturally safe practices in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse peoples
• Ability to work with individuals who identify as LGBTQI+

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!

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.

A position description is attached.