MEN DO CARE an ongoing monthly FREE support group for men who are for someone living with a mental health concern, to connect, share and build the tools and strategies to manage the challenges they may experience in their caring role. Offered by the Central Coast Family & Carer mental health program and funded by NS health. Facilitated by David Cartwright a qualified Support Group Facilitator and MH worker.

SELF-CARE FOR THE CARER.
An ongoing FREE monthly support group for the family, friends and carers of people living with mental health concerns, with a Self-Care focus to support carers resilience, build strength and hope with opportunity to connect and share. Offered by the Central Coast Family & Carer Mental Health Program and funded by NSW Health.
Facilitated by Mardi Bell a trained Mental Health worker and Support Group facilitator.
WHEN: 06 March 2019
TIME: 6.30pm
WHERE: 6/3 Koala Crescent West Gosford
Light refreshments are served.
MORE INFO: [email protected]
Call Mardi on: 0407 097 587

SELF-CARE FOR THE CARER.
An ongoing FREE monthly support group for the family, friends and carers of people living with mental health concerns, with a Self-Care focus to support carers resilience, build strength and hope with opportunity to connect and share. Offered by the Central Coast Family & Carer Mental Health Program and funded by NSW Health.
Facilitated by Mardi Bell a trained Mental Health worker and Support Group facilitator.
WHEN: 06 March 2019
TIME: 6.30pm
WHERE: 6/3 Koala Crescent West Gosford
Light refreshments are served.
MORE INFO: [email protected]
Call Mardi on: 0407 097 587

ABORIGINAL SUPPORT COORDINATOR / COMPLEX CASE MANAGER

About the Company
We are a leading independent not for profit community organization. We embrace innovative service approaches and have over 40 years’ combined experience in providing services to local people. We build community capacity and resilience. Our team consists of over 200 staff and almost 335 passionate volunteers.

About the position
3Bridges Community is currently recruiting for a Aboriginal Support Coordinator to support and connect Aboriginal NDIS Participants to build capacity to coordinate their NDIS plans and advise of appropriate support and services to connect with the local communities, build skills, overcome barriers and access mainstream services.

Reporting to the Manager, Aboriginal Services, your role will ensure that support coordination is completed as agreed work schedule and claims for payment are lodged. This role will also include the Case Management of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth with complex needs.

This role assumes full responsibility for ensuring that each clients plan is implemented and clients achieve their goals.

This position may be offered as either full time or part time depending upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Mandatory
• Working with Children Check
• Current drivers’ license and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.

Essential experience or skills
• Aboriginality
• Strong understanding of the NDIS and the role of an NDIS Support Coordinator.
• Experience in Complex Case Management.
• Experience working with Young People.
• Must have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and those leaving the Justice system.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining professional, client-focused relationships with stakeholders.
• Creative thinker with the ability to negotiate mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Proven experience in creating increased opportunities for people with a lived experience of a mental health issue to be connected in local communities.
• Ability to build NDIS participant and family capacity to understand and navigate service systems.
• Proven experience in providing expert advice and consultation to NDIS participants and their families on the changing NDIS environment.
• Computer literacy in word processing, database, internet and email software.
• Excellent communication skills, including advocacy and report writing skills.
• Sound working knowledge of recovery-orientated practice.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary with salary sacrifice options.
• Family friendly environment with flexible work options.
• Career development and training.
• Excellent employment conditions.
We believe in our workforce getting the work – life balance right. We offer flexible work options and we invest in our workforce’s professional development. Over 92% of staff and volunteers proud to tell people they work with us and over 96% understanding how their work benefits our clients and the community.

This is an identified Indigenous position. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The successful candidate must undergo a National Police Clearance prior to commencement. As an EEO employer we welcome applications from people of NESB and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

To obtain an information pack visit http://3bridges.org.au/about-us/people/careers/

For further details please contact Sharlene McKenzie on 1300 327 434.

Please forward applications to [email protected]

Applicants must address the selection criteria above. Applicants who forward resume without addressing the essential criteria will not be considered.