Mental Health Support Worker (Not-for-Profit & Charity - Community Justice Organisation)

Diverse Communities and Social Services Australia Inc. (DCSS Australia Inc.)

Tasks and duties

Assessing client needs.
Monitoring client progress.
Delivering counselling (to individuals or groups).
Liaising with other community groups and social services.
Referring clients to other support groups and social services.
Contributing to developing new services and mental health programs.
Maintaining client records.

Mental Health Support Workers deliver counselling and refer patients to other social services programs.

Banyule VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Melbourne VIC, Richmond VIC, St Kilda VIC, Canberra ACT, Sydney NSW, Queensland / Remote Friendly
Mental Health

Type of work

Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line, Disability Support, Driving & Transportation, Education & Training, Fundraising & Events, Governance, Boards & Committees, IT & Web Development, Library Services, Marketing, Media & Communications, Mediation & Advocacy, Music & Entertainment, Research, Policy & Analysis, Retail & Sales, Safety & Emergency Services, Seniors & Aged Care, Tour Guides, Information & Heritage, Tutoring & Coaching, Writing & Editing

Suitable for

Centrelink Volunteers, Families with Children, Groups of 10 or more, People with disability, Skilled Volunteers, Travelling Volunteers, Wheelchair Access, Work Experience

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

Every volunteer in DCSS Australia will undertake the training free of charge: - Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO); - Council of Social Services (QCOSS); - Mandate Report Training, for both Victoria and New South Wales; - Others as required and or negotiated.

Time required

10 hours per week/fortnight (Negotiable)

Reimbursement

Negotiable

Requirements

National Police Certificate
Working with Children Check

Every application is based on merit, we have minimum standards which must be met by every candidate and position to work with our organisation. 1. Australian Citizenship/Permanent Resident; 2. Relevant Qualifications and Certificates/Registrations; 3. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within Australia; 4. Great communication and listening skills; 5. Ability to commit the required time for the position and be able to commit to a 12-month position (minimum); 6. Upon engagement, you will be required to have or obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check (NPC), which is conducted alongside our partnered charity agency.

Mental Health Support Worker (Not-for-Profit & Charity - Community Justice Organisation)

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Organisations

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