Peer Worker
2 weeks ago
Peer workers use the experience of their recovery journey to support people with mental health issues, through peer support, positive role modelling, education, facilitating self-advocacy and providing information and opportunities to encourage participation in the public mental health system.
West Moreton Health Mental Health Service acknowledges the nature of peer work often involves the sharing of personal lived experience in a way that is unique and may have dual relationships with the consumers, carers, and services they work for may be common, therefore WMMHSS recognises the importance of the peer worker being offered reasonable adjustments as needed.
West Moreton Mental Health and Specialised Services (WMHSS) recognises the wellbeing of the workforce and has initiatives available to staff that include an Employee Assistance Program and a professional Peer Support Program.
The ideal applicant will be a person with a lived or living experience of accessing Mental Health Services (MHS) and is someone who understands the unique challenges Cultural and Linguistically Diverse people face when accessing MHS, their community, and the broader West Moreton community.
About you- Demonstrated ability to share lived experience of recovery to assist consumers and staff within the role.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with consumers, carers, families, the community, health professionals and all service providers, while promoting an understanding of mental health.
- Demonstrated ability to relate, empathise with, be aware of and see issues from the perspective of a consumer, their carers, and families.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Ability to show proactive and effective communication skills by actively listening, conveying consumer's requirements clearly and fluently, displaying appropriate empathy and adapting style accordingly.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in computer literacy
- Ability to assist with the planning and delivery of psycho education programs and groups to mental health service consumers.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/1
- Vaccinated against COVID19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use issues, or a personal lived/living experience of caring for a person with mental health and/or substance use issues.
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner.
Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
Benefits:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation.
Other employment benefits may include:
professional development, salary sacrificing options, wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages.
You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
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