• Provide both group and individual support to people living with mental ill health – 24/7 facility
• Located Warrnambool. Promote independence, development and best outcomes
• SCHADS Level 3. $37.35 - $40.05 p/h plus loadings & Super

About ermha365
At ermha365 we work with people with complex mental health and disability support needs.   We believe in the potential of everyone. We never give up, and we never give in, we provide mental health and wellbeing services across Melbourne and regional Victoria, and we are excited to be expanding our services in Warrnambool.   
 

About You
Highly skilled and motivated to improve the lives of the people you support through the provision of outstanding mental health care to visitors with complex mental health care needs 
Additional attributes we are looking for include:

• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated flexibility, patience, initiative and emotional resilience. 
• Strong communication and rapport building skills 
• Prior experience in mental health, supporting or working with those who are experiencing vulnerability in the community
• Confident to facilitate group work and also work 1:1 with visitors promoting a strength-based and client-centred recovery model of care. 

We take appropriate actions to ensure that our staff and the people we support are as safe as possible. You will be expected to adhere to all OHS standards, requirements and processes, including (but not limited to) wearing appropriate PPE and regular hygiene and cleanliness practices. 

About the Role
This role works as part of our team of highly skilled Mental Health Workers and in collaboration with the Clinical Multidisciplinary Team, including Psychiatrists, Psychologist OT, Social Worker, Peer Support team and Nurses. Ngootyoong PARC consists of an 8 bed short term, 5 bed extended stay option and a day program. This role will deliver individualised recovery orientated care. As a Mental Health Worker you will enable rather than do, to promote independence, development and confidence of individuals. Our success will enable them to have the voice and choice to thrive in their local communities.

In addition this role entails:

• Assessment of individuals with a mental health nurse to determine suitability for PARC
• Delivering strength-based group content that is curated to the cohort of an ever-changing visitor group 
• Developing collaborative risk management and mitigation plans
• Enhancing and promoting links with supports in the community, empowering connection
• Developing recovery goals and implementation steps to achieve set goals
• Supporting planning and review, directing support and exit planning

Potential shifts may include the following Monday - Sunday inclusive:
7am - 3pm, 1:30pm - 9:30pm, 8am - 2pm, and a sleepover shift that includes 3:30pm - 10:30pm & 6:30am - 7:30pm the following morning. 
Suitable candidates will need to be available for a variety of shifts including overnight and weekends. 

It is a requirement of this position to meet all compliance requirements concerning NDIS Work Screening, Working With Children's Check, work rights and possess a current & valid driver’s licence. 

What we can offer you:
Ermha365 is an agile and innovative non-profit with a growth agenda across Australia. As an employee you will be offered: 

• Support as needed utilising our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Industry-leading induction and on the job training provide with access to free continuous online learning modules at your own pace
• Flexibility in working hours to suit work life balance
• Financial benefits including salary packaging to reduce your taxable income, novated leasing and discounts with a variety of Australian retailers
• A supportive team environment that is engaging and inspiring
• Access to Fitness Passport, making it easier to stay active and healthy as we care about your health and wellbeing

ermha365 is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Further information at https://www.ermha.org/child-safe-statement/

Diversity and Inclusion
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, we’d love to hear from you. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@ermha.org noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.