Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) vacancy

We are excited to be recruited for a new Program.

MHF runs a Try, Test, Learn program based on the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative on behalf of the ACT Government. This role will provide the frontline psychosocial and administrative supports for the program.

HASI Program Support Worker

Essential criteria:

• You must be over 18
• Certificate IV in Mental Health or higher
• Demonstrated experience managing a diary with multiple components
• You must be able to work daytime shifts, Monday to Friday
• Drivers licence

Desirable criteria:

• Experience providing front line support in aged care, disability or mental health sectors
• Understanding of alcohol and other drug interactions and behaviours
• Experience managing challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of suicide assessment process and appropriate intervention strategies
• Experience in managing aggressive communication
• Literacy with information and communication technology systems
• Highly developed written, verbal, interpersonal and service collaboration skills
• First Aid, including CPR and Mental Health First Aid

This is a permanent part time position, initially for 25 hours per week. The role will be required to be available five days per week, Monday to Friday.

This role will be attractive to people looking to take on more senior Support Worker
roles with more responsibilities. It will also be attractive to people seeking consistent
rosters.

For more information download the Information Pack.

To lodge an application, fill in the form below.