Service Navigator - Geelong, Australia - Wellways

Wellways

Verified Company

Geelong, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Exciting part-time opportunity based in Geelong or Great South Coast office
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Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services:

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42.60p/h + 11% Super + leave loading + generous salary packaging benefits:

_ Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. 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 you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, please visit our websites_:

About the role:

The role of the Service Navigator exists to improve accessibility to the health system for individuals with severe mental illness and associated psychosocial disorders.

The Service Navigator will also be one of the main points of entry,intake and assessment for psychosocial supports across the Barwon and Greater South Coast regions.

Working closely with Local Health Networks and NDIS Local Area Coordinators, the Service Navigator will work to facilitate consumer access and enhance coordinated referral processes through the creation and distribution of detailed resources relating to community-based support services as well as psychosocial, clinical and primary healthcare.

To be Successful:

The successful applicant will work alongside Wellways Barwon and Greater South Coast Psychosocial support programs and intake teams.

As Service Navigator you will engage with and advocate for individuals, connect them with the appropriate support networks and empower them on their recovery journey.

Building and drawing upon Wellways' Community Recovery Model, the Service Navigator will establish and enhance coordinated referral processes as well as community support services focused on psychosocial support needs such as housing, employment, education, family support and financial matters.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

Relevant qualification minimum a Diploma in Counselling or relevant Mental Health qualification or above and commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental illness.
Current valid Driver's License
Evidence of the right to work in Australia
National Police Records Check
Working with Children Check-Employment,
NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance

About Us

Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.

A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact

Katerina Tovia on

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.