Job description
We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.
Position details
- Full Time Permanant Position.
- Classification: SCHADS Level 3 with a salary range of $71,215 – $76,353 per annum + 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: Campbelltown, NSW
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 wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.
We’re proud to support 38,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 45 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.”
About your new role
The Community Support Worker will be part of a small team that works within an integrated service delivery model to provide health, housing, rehabilitation and support services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Camden and Campbelltown Local Government Area. The CSW will also work under an assertive outreach model aimed at providing integrated services that focus on transitioning from homelessness or risk of homelessness to safe, secure and sustainable long-term accommodation, prevention of re-offending and improved health outcomes.
What will Neami offer in return?
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, 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.
What you will bring to the role
- Previous experience in working within the homelessness sector, AOD and complex behaviours, and working with people exiting correctional facilities desirable.
- Uphold ethical behaviour, consistent with the values of honesty, fairness, responsibility and hope
- Demonstrate integrity, credibility and foster open communication
- Positively listens and consults with others to proactively address conflict
- 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.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner
What the role requires
- National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check – required before commencement of work
- Current drivers licence
- Australian working rights
How to Apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description (please select the paperclip icon). If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact: Kath Flack-Crane, Service Manager – [email protected] using the subject line: Community Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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.