Peer Worker

7 days ago

Coffs Harbour, Australia EACH Victoria Full time

Job Description

  • Part-time 0.6FTE opportunity until June 2025 (possibility to extend)
  • Based at our Coffs Harbour office (Gumbaynggirr Nation)
  • $37 - $40.97 per hour + 11% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550    

Are you passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey? We’re looking for an empathetic, experienced individual to join our team as an Adult Complex & Severe Peer Worker. In this role, you will use your lived experience to build meaningful, peer-to-peer relationships, inspire hope, and create connections that foster positive change and a brighter future for those navigating recovery.

As an Adult Complex & Severe Peer Worker, your responsibilities will include:

  • Building mutual, supportive relationships by sharing your lived experience, fostering hope, and promoting social change.
  • Providing 1:1 peer support both onsite and through outreach, as well as facilitating peer support groups.
  • Offering secondary consultation and education to staff and service providers to enhance recovery-oriented mental health and substance use services.
  • Helping clients identify and develop recovery goals, promoting hope, choice, and social connectedness.
  • Engaging in individual supervision and reflective practice to ensure your work aligns with best practices.
  • Upholding recovery-focused values and utilizing Intentional Peer Support principles to create empathic and supportive relationships.
  • Ongoing professional development to continuously grow in the role and improve service delivery.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Jenna Bamborough-Lahey (Operations Manager - Primary Mental Health) at jenna.bamboroughlahey@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 successful applicant will have:

  • Lived experience of mental illness, substance dependence and/or trauma.
  • Lived experience of the recovery journey.
  • 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.

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: Sunday 8th December 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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