
Advanced Peer Worker
6 days ago
**About the role
This role will work under general direction to facilitate the development, planning and delivery of support services to consumers of the mental health service.
This role utilises their lived experience of mental health issues to model recovery strategies to enable service providers and NGOs develop a better understanding of the recovery framework to achieve the best outcomes for consumers.
About you
Knowledge of recovery principles and strength-based approach in working with consumers accessing mental health services
Well-developed communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to advocate for the consumer perspective to identify service improvement.
Ability to co-facilitate education and deliver information to mental health service users.
Ability to share lived experience of recovery to assist consumers, carers and staff within the role.
Mandatory Requirements:
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.
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. 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.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
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.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
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