Community Support Worker – Mental Health Tweed Momentum Collective

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US

Momentum Collective is a registered charity and not-for-profit community services organisation creating real social change and inclusive opportunities. We have a proud 40 year track record operating in a suite of programs in disability, mental health, homelessness, social and affordable housing, family & domestic violence, child family and community services.

We believe in a shared or collective responsibility to help close these gaps and are looking for can do, positive people, to join our community movement.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Our Mental Health services support hundreds of people each year throughout many New South Wales communities. As a Community Support Worker your role is to provide psychosocial rehabilitation for people who are living with a mental illness. By identifying appropriate supports, you will help transition clients toward recovery, supported independent living and re-integration into their community.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

  • In-house training and career development to support your future goals
  • Our Employee Assistance Program includes free counselling, well-being coaching, nutrition coaching and financial coaching
  • Our BRAVO rewards and recognition program celebrates your contribution
  • Salary packaging options to increase take home pay and access to discounts and rewards

Criteria:

  • Cert III or above in Community Service, Mental Health or relevant industry Qualification and/or significant relevant experience 
  • Current First Aid and CPR
  • Current Driver’s Licence
  • Current Working with Children Check (NSW)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
  • Evidence of full COVID19 vaccination
  • Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
  • Demonstrated understanding of a person-centred approach.
  • Ability to follow established support work practices.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect with clients.
  • Ability to follow individual support plans.

Momentum Collective is committed to creating social change and inclusive opportunities for everyone. We promote diversity when recruiting our team and are guided by our core values of trust and respect, wellbeing, innovation, working well together and being gracious. We respect the special place our nation’s first people hold in our communities and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and of mature age.

Interested in this position?

Please click on the apply now button to upload your resume and cover letter.

For Enquiries: please contact Louise on 0490 356 141

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