Lived Experience Peer Worker – Mental Health
3 weeks ago
Job Description
- Part-time 0.4FTE opportunity until June 2025
- Based across both our Boronia and Box Hill offices
- $41 - $45.51 (depending on experience) + 11% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550
Job Description
As a Peer Worker within our EIPSR team, you will form effective and empathetic peer relationships by sharing your lived experience in a purposeful way in the hopes of creating deep connections and move towards a future of hope and possibilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Utilising Intentional Peer Support principles and tasks to engage with consumers and staff.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, carers, and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to clients.
- Engaging with consumers to develop trusting and professional relationships I order to identify their needs and support them to reach their recovery goals.
- Providing opportunities to discuss problem solving strategies, reflecting on helpful and unhelpful behaviours.
- Encouraging and supporting consumers to access and remain engaged with their support services.
To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Taku Rukarwa at nigel.rukarwa@each.com.au
Who we are looking for
We’re seeking a Peer Worker with the ability and willingness to self-reflect and share own experiences of recovery with others for the benefit of advancing their recovery.
The ability to collaborate effectively with young people, families, colleagues, stakeholders will be essential to the success of this role.
You will also have:
- Lived experience of mental illness, substance dependence and/or trauma.
- Lived experience of the recovery journey.
- Previous employment as a Peer Worker Grade 1 (peer cadet or trainee).
- Group facilitation skills.
- Understanding of and commitment to human rights and social justice, trauma-informed care, and the harm minimisation approach.
- Personal experience of the public or private mental health or AOD systems (highly regarded).
- Advanced knowledge of the local area and its health services and other community services (highly regarded).
Qualifications
- Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work and/or Intentional Peer Support core training are highly desirable.
- Current state-based driver’s license.
Additional Information
What we offer
EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:
- Opportunities for growth: EACH operate well over 200 programs and services which offer a variety of opportunities for progression and development.
- Play a key role in providing essential services to the community.
- Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year + $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment.
- A supportive and comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- Domestic Violence & Community Service Leave.
- The opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Public Holiday Substitution policy.
Join us at EACH
For over 50 years, EACH has been dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering stronger communities through our health and support services. Our workforce comprises compassionate individuals ready to offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals from all walks of life. Join us in our mission and together, let's create meaningful change.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Applications close Wednesday 12th June 2024
** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today **
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.
EACH Commitments
At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.
EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.
As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures
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