• Fulltime opportunity working at Bankstown

• SCHADS 3B ($38.65-$41.45) 12% Super Leave loading salary packaging benefits up to $15899 per annum

• Access to all the tools you need to work mobile phone work laptop and fleet cars

Wellways is committed to reconciliation lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria wed love to hear from you.

About the program

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a state wide program that supports people with a severe mental illness to live and recover in the community in the way that they want to. HASI is part of a suite of community-based psychosocial programs for adults called the NSW Mental Health Community Living Programs. HASI provides psychosocial supports that help people build independence in daily life and contribute to recovery. The types of support people receive depends on their individual needs and own unique goals for what they want to achieve. HASI helps people identify goals and work towards meeting those goals by providing support in collaboration with Community Mental Health clinical teams.

About You

Wanting a permanent role with the perfect balance of outreach support and case management. Youre a passionate empathetic and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others. You relish a challenge and new experience. Youre calm collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need. You are an independent proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tight-knit team.

If you share our passion of helping people and want to make a difference in someones life then we look forward to receiving your application!

To be successful in this role you will possess the following

• Certificate IV in Health/Mental Health and/or Diploma/Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or able to demonstrate working toward these qualifications

• Demonstrated experience/knowledge in working with people with mental health challenges

• Experience in building long lasting partnerships in the community while working in collaboration with other external services

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals

• Experience in working with diverse groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander refugee groups and LGBTIQ groups will be highly regarded

• Rights to work in Australia

• Rights to work in Australia and A current and valid Drivers License

• Satisfactory Police Records Check less than 12 months old and Working with Children Check prior to commencement or willing to obtain

• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencement

About Us
Wellways connects people strengthens families and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally our services span mental health disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of people Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

• A purpose-driven culture where people can thrive everyone is respected and differences are valued

• An equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment

• Salary packaging up to $15899enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent mortgage repayments car leasing

• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2650 per annum

• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment

• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role we encourage you to contact Beau Bannatyne Acting Program Manager HASI

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways

Job Description Summary

Culture

Were passionate about ourwork whichis enjoyable challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments diagnosis or labels.We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ and First Nations communities.

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