Peer Worker

2 weeks ago

West Ipswich, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**About the role

The role of Peer Worker (Mental Health) is to assist consumers, carers, and families with a mental illness to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework while utilising a lived experience of mental health issues to work towards achieving the best outcomes for consumers.

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 multi-disciplinary 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:
A personal lived/living experience of mental health issues and recovery and ability to advocate for and support people experiencing mental health issues.
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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