Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker

• JOB DESCRIPTION

Mental health support workers collaborate with a psychosocial recovery coach to assist NDIS participants in recovery who have a mental health diagnosis. Fundamental to the role is the ability to provide participants with daily capability-building and social engagement in the community and at home.

• TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT
• Casual_
• REPORT TO
• Services Coordinator_
• Bikita Niroula_
• LOCATION
• Various Locations_
• MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
• Empower participant to reach for and achieve their daily goals.
• Support and endorse positive routines and activities.
• Report changes in participant health and general wellbeing.
• Notify when additional services are requested or required.
• Protect participant rights and confidentiality to maintain dignity and privacy.
• Ensure participant visits are meaningful and encourage independence.
• Assist in social development through access to community activities, services and venues.
• Maintain schedules and deliver accurate and up-to-date work notes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and employee development activities.
• QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
• Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
• Current WWCC, Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Screening Check and Induction
• COVID Safe Training
• Driver's License
• Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
• Smart phone
• EXPERIENCE
• Recognise the needs of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate with sensitivity and discretion.
• Ability to complete basic administrative tasks.
• SKILLS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record keeping.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.
• Job Type
• Casual
• Salary
• 38.08 per hour
• Benefits
• Professional development assistance

Schedule :

• Flexible hours

Supplemental pay types :

• Penalty rates
• Education
• Certificate I - IV (required)
• Experience
• Mental Health Work : 1 year (required)

Licence / Certification :

• First Aid Certification (required)
• Working with Children Check (required)
• National Police Certificate (required)
• Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation :

• Australia (required)

Shift availability :

• Day Shift (required)