Male Disability Support Worker – Mental Health & Community Access | Redfern, NSW
Core
Provide community access and practical support to help a participant with schizophrenia find suitable rental accommodation.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Mental Health)
Builds
Rental accommodation solutions
Domain
Mental health / Disability support / Housing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Community navigation, Rental property search, Housing advocacy, Mental health support, Schizophrenia experience, Documentation, Person-centred care, Independence encouragement, Crisis de-escalation, Confidentiality
Preferred skills
Male, NDIS experience, Complex mental health needs experience, Emotional regulation, Self-advocacy support, Reliable transport
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Search for suitable rental properties and accommodation options, Make enquiries with real estate agents and landlords, Attend property inspections and housing appointments, Provide safe community access support, Encourage independence and self-advocacy, Recognise changes in presentation or wellbeing, Complete accurate shift notes and documentation
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on support