Peer Support Worker
4 weeks ago
**“**_Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society_**”**
**About the role**
- Full Time - Permanent Position
- CSD Level 2 - $67,330 - $72,196 (depending on experience) p.a pro rata + super + salary packaging
- Location: Whittlesea, VIC 3757
New and exciting opportunity to be part of one of the first Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Local Service's in Victoria.
Neami National has partnered with Uniting and Drummond St to deliver a new Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Local Service in Whittlesea. The team will be made up of Clinicians and non-clinical staff providing Social and Emotional Wellbeing Supports, Psychosocial Support, and Peer Support.
Be part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a range of services to adults and older adults experiencing emotional distress, crises, mental ill health and/or addiction, and to their families, support people and carers through a “no wrong door” approach. The service will receive referrals from GPs in the area, public mental health services, emergency services, community organisations as well as self-referrals from members of the community.
**Core duties**
- Maintain records and resources
- Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
- Collect, collate and maintain data on consumer contact
- Work within a collaborative team approach
**What will you bring to the role?**
- Lived experience of mental illness and demonstrated experience of recovery
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating groups
- Knowledge of the recovery model for mental health
- Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
**Mandatory requirements**:
- Current Working with Children Check
- Australian Working Rights
- Drivers licence
- Police check (refer to PD) - disclosable outcomes considered
**About Neami National**
Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.
In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.
**Incentives include**:
- Diverse and inclusive organisation
- Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
- Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
- Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
- Pet friendly environment
**How to apply**:
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:
- We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply._
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