Wellbeing Mentor LLE
Posted: 09/02/2023 Closing Date: 28/02/2023 Job Type: Contract Location: Dandenong South Job Category: Community Services and Development
Job Description
• Provide outreach wellbeing support to participants with mental illness across the SE region
• Part time & Full time role – contracts available ending 30/6/2023 with potential extension
• SCHADS Level 4 - $39.26 - $42.25 p/h. Salary packaging options and flexible employment conditions available
About You
Do you have a lived experience of mental illness and a passion to use this experience in supporting others to create connections and links within their community?
Or do you have a lived experience as a Carer of someone and have the skills to work from a family inclusive way?
Are you able to implement a variety of therapeutic practices to cater to the needs of individuals requiring psychosocial support?
Additional attributes we are looking for include:
• Prior lived or living experience supporting people with dual diagnosis or dual disability
• Ability to work autonomously to identify individual and family needs
• Effective listening skills & an adaptable communication style
• Capable of advocating for others and building appropriate support networks
• Ability to contribute positively within a team, sharing ideas and working collaboratively
• Ability to source suitable and sustainable supports and services for participants
It is a requirement of this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and meet all compliance requirements in relation to NDIS Work Screening, Working With Children’s Check, work rights and possess a current & valid driver’s license.
About the Role
You will oversee a caseload of consumers and work collaboratively within your team using the recovery model. Our goal is to enable rather than do, to promote independence, development and confidence of the individuals.
While ermha365 continues to operate face-to-face services through COVID-19 we are taking appropriate actions to ensure that our staff and the people we support are as safe as possible. You will be expected to adhere to all COVID-19 standards, requirements and processes including (but not limited to) wearing appropriate PPE, screening and regular hygiene and cleanliness practices.
The role entails:
• Providing case management, assertive outreach and group facilitation to support participants and their families in their own home and within their community
• Providing short term assistance to enable participants to work towards their goals
• Increasing self-management and independence for participants
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with participants and all relevant stakeholders
• Providing accurate and timely case notes including risk management and recovery plans
Our success will enable the people we support to have the voice and choice to thrive in their local communities.
What we can offer you
Ermha365 is an agile and innovative non-profit with a growth agenda across Australia. As an employee you will be offered:
• Opportunity to have a career that changes lives
• On the job training and development
• Flexibility in working hours to suit work life balance
• A supportive team environment that is engaging and inspiring
• A competitive total package including salary packaging for permanent employees
About ermha365
Ermha365 exists to ensure that people experiencing mental illness and/or disability, and their carers, can thrive in and become part of the community. We choose to work with people who have fallen through the gaps in the system and where there is no obvious support. We are often considered the provider of last resort.
We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.