Multiple Positions Available
SACS Level 2 - Casual
Multiple Locations

Skylight Programs deliver a range of recovery oriented community mental health services by working alongside people experiencing mental illness, family and friends who care for them, and the broader general South Australian community.

Skylight is keen to recruit Support Workers capable of providing individualised support to participants in the Adelaide metropolitan areas. Shifts are across various times during the day and include weekends.    

The successful applicants will have:

• Certificate III Individual Support (Home and Community) and/or knowledge and skills gained through work experience commensurate with community mental health service
• Sound knowledge and awareness of mental illness (ideally psychosocial disability) and related comorbidities and the associated impact on individuals, carers and the community
• Smartphone with internet capabilities
• Current SA Drivers Licence and willingness to use own vehicle
• DHS Working with Children check and Disability clearance
  

To be considered, please address the following questions in
a maximum of one page, together with a cover letter and your resume:

1. Describe what skills you believe to be most important when delivering support to participants in the community.
2. Describe how you work through challenges and how you feel this would impact support given to participants.
3. Provide any example(s) of how you would create positive connections with participants across a broad range of age groups, backgrounds and interests.

To view a Job Description please click here

Skylight is committed to promoting a diverse workforce and values the experience and skills of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
 
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.

This recruitment is open and ongoing. Applications to be sent to recruitment@skylight.org.au

Multiple Positions Available
SACS Level 4: 0.6 - 1.0 FTE
Contract to 30th June 2023

At a time of major development in the sector, we are looking for energetic, flexible, adaptable and responsive staff. Skylight is seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds to support our growing Support Coordination services.

Skylight programs deliver a range of recovery-oriented community mental health services by working alongside people experiencing mental illness, family and friends who support them, and the broader general South Australian community.

Skylight is recruiting for a number of vacancies across various areas of Service Delivery, including NDIS services of Support Coordination. With a focus on service delivery, we also have project work, customer service opportunities, and various coordinating/administrative duties.

Are you passionate about working in a friendly and motivated team? Do you have experiences in rehabilitation counselling, education, nursing/medical, Autism? Are you looking for a career change?

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Motivated to meet targets, work collaboratively in a team, and work in a field where there is always something new to learn?
• Demonstrated experience with NDIS Support Coordination highly desirable
• Knowledge of the NDIS desirable
• Excellent high-level communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal
• Can work creatively to find positive outcomes
• Current DHS Working With Children check and Disability clearances

We may be able to match work with your skillset and availability. We offer excellent salary packaging opportunities and an innovative and supportive work environment.

Skylight values lived experience and peer-led programs; applications from persons with a lived experience of mental illness are strongly encouraged.

Successful applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate DHS Screening checks.

To Apply:

To be considered, please address the following questions in a maximum of one page, together with your cover letter and your resume:

1. Describe the skills, knowledge and attributes you believe to be most important when delivering support services to participants who engage with Skylight.
   
   
2. Please describe an example of when you have worked in a dynamic environment which required teamwork, administrative skills, agility and quick responses to clients’ needs.
   
   
3. The NDIS Support Coordinator is responsible for autonomously managing their time to support participants to meet their goals. Please describe your experience with similar responsibilities within a mental health environment, and what you consider is most important in this part of the role.

Skylight is committed to promoting a diverse workforce and values the experience and skills of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions about the role please email Matt Driver on matthewd@skylight.org.au

Casual contract
SACS Level 3
Community Resilience Fleurieu Program

About the Role

Skylight Programs deliver a range of recovery oriented community mental health services by working alongside people experiencing mental illness, family and friends who care for them, and the broader general South Australian community.

The Community Resilience Fleurieu Program provides wellbeing and mental health support to communities in Victor Harbor, Goolwa, Yankalilla and Willunga through a community development approach. 
Support includes group programs, community workshops and initiatives delivered in partnership with local groups and organisations

Skylight is recruiting Community Workers to deliver Group Work, who share a passion for quality, dependable, support services in the Fleurieu region. Shifts are across various times during the day and maybe located in Victor Harbor, Goolwa, Yankalilla or Willunga

About You

The successful applicants will have:

• Qualifications relevant to mental health and preferably group work facilitation e.g. Cert IV Mental Health, Education, Social Work or other, and/or knowledge and skills gained through work experience commensurate with group activity programs in community settings, and community mental health service
• Sound knowledge and awareness of mental illness (ideally psychosocial disability) and related comorbidities and the associated impact on individuals, carers and the community
• Experience in leading and/or supporting group activity programs that enhance wellbeing and mental health
• Experience or understanding of community development principles including community capacity building and partnerships
• Smartphone with internet capabilities
• Current SA Drivers Licence and willingness to use own vehicle
• DHS Working with Children check and Disability clearance

We would like to hear from applicants able to meet the skills, knowledge and experience required. Please distribute through your teams and networks.

Click here for a Job Description.
Enquiries to erica@skylight.org.au

How to apply

To be considered, please address the following questions in a maximum of one page, together with your cover letter and your resume:

1. Describe what skills you believe to be most important when facilitating group activity support  for  participants in community settings
2. Describe how you work with minimal supervision in community settings to ensure organisation values, policy, and practice is upheld
3. Provide any example(s) of how you would develop and adapt groups to support the interests of participants across a broad range of age, background and support needs. 

Skylight is committed to promoting a diverse workforce and values the experience and skills of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
 
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.

Please submit applications to recruitment@skylight.org.au by 9am Monday 5^th  April 2021

About Skylight Mental Health

Skylight programs deliver a range of recovery orientated community mental health services by working alongside people experiencing mental illness, family and friends who care for them, and the broader general South Australian community. At Skylight, we firmly believe that mental health should not define someone. We value lived experience and peer-led programs, using them to enhance wellbeing and strengthen resilience.

About the Role

Skylight is recruiting multiple Support Workers who share a passion for quality, dependable, person-centred support services in the Northern Adelaide region – Elizabeth, Salisbury, Tea Tree Gully and surrounding suburbs. Shifts are across various times during the day and include weekends. Multiple casual opportunities are available.

About the Offer

What Skylight Mental Health can offer you:

• Competitive hourly rate - classified at SACS 2.4 Social Community Disability Award
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year
• Comprehensive training and development
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Program available (including counselling)

About You

The successful applicants will have:

• Certificate III Individual Support (Home & Community) and/or knowledge and skills gained through work experience commensurate with community mental health services
• Smartphone with internet capabilities
• Current SA drivers licence and willingness to use own vehicle
• DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)

Enquires to Louise Ray louise@skylight.org.au

How to Apply

Please address the following questions in a maximum of one page, together with a cover letter and your resume to recruitment@skylight.org.au

1. Describe what skills you believe to be most important when delivering support to participants in the community.
2. Describe how you work through challenges and how you feel this would impact support given to participants
3. Provide example(s) of how you would create positive connections with participants across a broad range of age, groups, backgrounds and interests.

Skylight Mental Health is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce including people from all genders, ages, abilities, sexualities, cultures, bodies and backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people with mental health lived experience.

Skylight is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Worker in the Limestone Coast region. The Limestone Coast Country Wellness Connections program provides wellbeing and mental health support to communities in Mount Gambier, Millicent, Naracoorte and surrounding suburbs through an individual and community development approach. 
Support includes group programs, community workshops, 1:1 support sessions and initiatives delivered in partnership with local groups and organisations

Skylight is recruiting a 0.8fte, Maximum Term Contract until June 2022. The Community Mental Health Worker will deliver and oversee group programs and 1:1 supports, manage budgets and PHN Quarterly reporting while completing yearly KPI requirements through sharing a passion for quality and dependable support services in the South East Region. Working hours are within a standard business week/day with some after-hour requirements on occasion.

About the Role

Skylight Programs deliver a range of recovery-oriented community mental health services both in a group and 1:1 capacity, by working alongside people experiencing mental illness, family and friends who care for them, and the broader South East community.

The Limestone Coast Country Wellness Connections program provides wellbeing and mental health support to communities in Mount Gambier, Millicent, Naracoorte and surrounding suburbs through an individual and community development approach. 
Support includes group programs, community workshops, 1:1 support sessions and initiatives delivered in partnership with local groups and organisations

About the Offer

• This role is classified as SACS 4 Social Community Disability Award
• Pay point level based on prior experience and interest. Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year
• Comprehensive training and development available
  

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Qualifications relevant to mental health and preferably group work facilitation e.g. Cert IV Mental Health, Education, Social Work or other, and/or knowledge and skills gained through work experience commensurate with group activity programs in community settings, and community mental health service
• Sound knowledge and awareness of mental illness (ideally psychosocial disability) and related comorbidities and the associated impact on individuals, carers and the community
• Experience in leading and/or supporting group activity programs that enhance wellbeing and mental health
• Experience or understanding of community development principles including community capacity building and partnerships
• Smartphone with internet capabilities
• Current SA Drivers Licence and willingness to use own vehicle
• DHS Working with Children check, NDIS Worker Check and First Aid
  
  

How to apply

For a complete description of the role and responsibilities, please review the Job Description. 

Enquiries to Edward Whyte email edwardw@skylight.org.au

To be considered, please address the following questions in a maximum of one page, together with your cover letter and your resume:

1. Describe what skills you believe to be most important when facilitating group activity support for participants in community settings.
2. Describe how you work with minimal supervision in community settings to ensure organisation values, policy, and practice is upheld
3. Provide any example(s) of how you would develop and adapt groups to support the interests of participants across a broad range of age, background and support needs. 

Skylight Mental Health is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce including people from all genders, ages, abilities, sexualities, cultures, bodies and backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people with mental health lived experience.

Please submit applications to recruitment@skylight.org.au by 9am Wednesday 12th May 2021

Skylight is looking to recruit a Manager – Service Delivery. The role is classified as SACS Level 8, 1.0fte and a Maximum Term contract until June 30 2023.

Company Overview

Skylight Mental Health (Skylight) is a community based, not-for-profit organisation. Skylight’s programs deliver a range of recovery-oriented community mental health services by working alongside people experiencing mental illness, family and friends who support them and the broader general South Australian community. Skylight is currently seeking a Manger – Service Delivery with proven experience in business process review, outcomes orientation, customer focus and financial acumen to join the team.

Role Overview

Operating under the broad direction of the General Manager Service Delivery, the Manager – Service Delivery has managerial responsibility of a suite of programs across various Skylight sites & service locations. You will lead the provision of high-quality services, build and grow independent business units with financial responsibility and lead continuous organisational improvements. You will lead teams within ever-changing environments, whilst also providing supervision and support to key leadership staff who deliver services across metropolitan and country regions.

Key leadership responsibilities of this role include:

• Strategic leadership for a group of business units across South Australia. Creating and growing business unit viability and performance.
• Working across projects responsible for developing policies, programs and strategic directions for Skylight;
• Business model design and business process improvement
• Collaborating closely with the Skylight Management Team to design activities & participate in project development;
• Monitoring, recording and contributing to organisational improvements & the achievement of strategic directions;
• Preparing updates & reports relating to program service delivery to present to the CEO, Board and Management Teams. 

Requirements for Success

• Substantial experience in leading and managing teams in a complex service delivery setting
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in both the Human Services and Business
• Demonstrated ability to deliver service outcomes on time and in compliance with funding requirements
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Financial acumen and the ability to manage within a prescribed budget
• Proven commercial acumen with the ability to deliver on KPIs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the NDIS environment is highly desirable
• High degree if IT knowledge and systems competency
• Experience in call centre management or similar highly desirable
• Current DHS Working with Children clearance and NDIS Worker Check

Applications

We would like to hear from applicants able to meet the skills, knowledge and experience required. Please distribute through your teams and networks.

To submit your application, in strict confidence, please email recruitment@skylight.org.au with your cover letter and resume.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Dunkley on adam@skylight.org.au

Applications close on 20 May 2021 at 9am

Skylight Mental Health is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce including people from all genders, ages, abilities, sexualities, cultures, bodies and backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people with mental health lived experience.