HASI Support Workers (Batemans Bay)
Job No:
26750
Location:
Batemans Bay, NSW
- Make a real difference in the lives of people in your community
- Great opportunity as part of the HASI program
- Attractive remuneration + super and salary packaging options
- Monday - Friday role, providing an excellent work / life balance
- PRA is committed to providing opportunities for professional development
- PRA encourages applications from people with the lived experience of mental illness
About the Organisation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia (PRA) is one of the longest established and most respected not for profit organisations providing rehabilitation services to people with mental health problems and disorders in New South Wales, and now Queensland. PRA provides a range of recovery services through community support services, employment services, structured activities programs and community businesses.
PRA is also Australia's largest specialist employer of people with psychiatric disability, each year providing training and supported employment opportunities (through community businesses) to almost 600 people with mental illness in 6 locations across Sydney. We also assist nearly 150 others with mental health issues to find and keep employment in the open labour market.
PRA's mission is to enhance opportunity, satisfaction and choice for people with psychiatric disabilities. The organisation is committed to a psychosocial philosophy that promotes recovery, dignity and respect through provision of:
- Employment and Training
- Community Support
- Structured Activities
- Respite
- Advocacy
About the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI)
The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is an innovative partnership program between NSW Health, Housing NSW and the non-government organisation (NGO) sector that provides housing linked to clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation services for people with a range of levels of psychiatric disability.
HASI is designed to assist people with mental health problems and disorders requiring accommodation support to participate in the community, maintain successful tenancies, improve their quality of life and most importantly to assist in their recovery from mental illness.
HASI operates as a three-way partnership in service delivery:
- Accommodation support and rehabilitation associated with disability, provided by Non-Government Organisations (funded by NSW Health).
- Clinical care and rehabilitation provided by specialist mental health services.
- Long-term, secure, and affordable housing and property and tenancy management services, provided by public and community housing (funded by Housing NSW).
About the Opportunity
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia (PRA) is seeking a dedicated HASI Support Worker to join their team in Batemans Bay, NSW in a full time capacity.
Within this role, you will be responsible for working with adults in the community with a mental illness, developing and implementing psychosocial rehabilitation programs and opportunities, with a focus on finding or maintaining affordable, appropriate accommodation.
More specifically, some of your direct case-by-case duties will include:
- Developing skills for managing home and finances;
- Exploring mainstream community opportunities including sport, leisure, fitness, recreation, education and employment;
- Mentoring and peer support;
- Developing skills for the self management of mental and general health;
- Advocacy; and
- Joint care planning with the mental health team, private Psychiatrist, Psychologist and/or GP.
The successful applicants will have tertiary qualifications in Human Services or Behavioural Sciences, and a strong commitment to consumer driven recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation. Ideally you will have a demonstrable knowledge of mental health / psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery orientated services. An understanding of the Disability Services Act and the Anti-Discrimination Act will be advantageous, but not essential.
You will require excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to communicate and problem solve calmly in stressful situations. In addition you will be a self-motivated team player with the ability to solve problems, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and set realistic goals in a logical manner.
In addition, candidates with demonstrate leadership experience, knowledge of group programs and the capacity to support individuals will be favoured.
An enthusiasm for working with people with a mental illness, and a genuine desire to help others and improve the community is essential!
All applicants must hold a current driver's licence and a reliable vehicle. PRA welcomes applications from people with the lived experience of mental illness.
About the Benefits
You will be rewarded with an attractive salary package (commensurate with experience and qualifications) plus super.
Working Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm with evening shifts as required, will give you an excellent work/life balance!
Join this vibrant organisation that recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available of up to $16,050;
- Flexible working conditions;
- 17.5% leave loading;
- Career development opportunities; and
- Access to peer support and independent employee assistance program.
The successful applicants will be appointed subject to criminal record and referee checks.
For more information about this position, please contact Cate Stanton on 0427 403 978 or email your inquiry to cate.s@pra.org.au.
(Please note: DO NOT email your resume to this address, please complete the application form below)