Employment Specialist - Mascot

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Employment Specialist - Mascot. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work within a values based, progressive Not for Profit organisation
• NOT KPI driven! Person driven, relationship focused, small caseload
• Be part of a dynamic and reflective team providing specialised support

Support consumers working towards employment goals through Individual Placement & Support Program

• Work within a values based, progressive Not for Profit Organisation
• NOT KPI driven! Person driven, relationship focused, small caseload, individualised employment support.
• Be part of a dynamic and reflective team working providing specialised support

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role:

Full Time, Maximum Term Contract until 31 May 2020

Exciting New Service in Mascot!

Neami National’s WorkWell programs support recovery through open employment. There are currently three WorkWell programs across NSW. With the support from the Employment Services Manager and the WorkWell team, the Employment Specialist will work in the context of the Individual Placement and Support model (IPS); supporting the consumers working toward their individual employment goals. The principles of IPS are competitive employment, integration into a mental health team, individual preferences, zero exclusion, rapid-job search, job development, benefits counselling, and time-unlimited support.

Core duties

• Build relationships with local employers and support workers
• Create specific job development approaches based on individual preference
• Work closely with clinical case managers in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers

• Collect, collate and maintain data on consumer contact

What will you bring to the role?

• Ability to work autonomously with a high degree of drive, initiative, motivation and outcome orientation.
• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

Mandatory requirements

• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”

Incentives include

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet friendly environment

Application

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact:

Michael Shartrand, Employment Services Manager M: 0427 460 749

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply