Support Coordinator/Recovery Coach
Job No:
ODMH1228
Location:
Wollongong
Join our Team as a Support Coordinator/Recovery Coach on a permanent part-time basis (60.80hrs/fortnight) at Wollongong!
About One Door
One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about our values and mission here.
About the Program
The NDIS aims to give people with disability better access to personalised, high quality, and innovative supports and services. A specific focus is to enhance the independence, social, and economic participation of people with disability and their carers. The NDIS uses a person-centered approach that aims to increase choice and control.
About the Role
The Support Coordinator/Recovery Coach will work with consumers to support the implementation of their NDIS plan. This includes assisting the consumer to locate the services and supports that they require to meet the goals in their plan and to maintain their linkages to other services including housing, health, and education. The Support Coordinator will also assist consumers with budgeting funds and navigating the various NDIS systems. This role requires you to have a valid NSW Drivers Licence and access to a fully insured motor vehicle.
Your Benefits
- Transform Lives: Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
- Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
- Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Able to work autonomously and be relied upon to take initiative
- A collaborative team player with a positive attitude
- Motivated, flexible, and committed to making a difference
- Respectful and trustworthy in all interactions.
- Has a NSW Drivers Licence and and access to a fully insured motor vehicle
Your skills and experience
For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the Position Description here.
- Ability to exercise personal responsibility and take initiative
- Demonstrate values consistent with person-centered ways of working and supporting the consumers choice and control
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in mental health, health or welfare degree, or Cert IV in mental health and substantial years of relevant experience, or equivalent level of expertise attained through previous employment, service, and study.
- Minimum 3 years work experience in a mental health environment and a thorough understanding of recovery-oriented principles in the mental health setting
- High level of skills in communication, liaising, and negotiation
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Strong local knowledge of the relevant health and welfare sectors
- Exceptional organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
- A strong capacity to work with challenging issues, at the consumer, service delivery and system level
- Demonstrate experience in building and maintaining partnerships across a broad range of sectors
- Sound IT competence with Microsoft programs, Consumer Management Systems, electronic timesheets, and ability to adapt to new systems as they are introduced
- Has a NSW Drivers Licence and and access to a fully insured motor vehicle
- Ability to use culturally safe practices in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse peoples
- Ability to work with individuals who identify as LGBTQI+
Additional Details
One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
How to apply?
If you’re ready to join a values-driven organization and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Submit your application below (scroll down) by 11:59 PM, 21 October 2024. Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply early!
If you’re ready to join a values-driven organization and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Submit your application below (scroll down) by 11:59 PM, 21 October 2024. Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply early!
Any questions?
If you have any questions about the role or would like further information, please contact Kisi Williams (Support Coordination Program Manager) on kisi.williams@onedoor.org.au
Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!