Bring your lived experience of recovery to support others with a mental illness, focusing on their strengths and goals

• Exciting career opportunity in mental health
• Work within a values based, progressive Not for Profit organisation
• Full Time, Maximum term contract until 30 June 2019

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the role:

• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract until 30 June2019
• Shifts are generally from Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm or from 8:00am to 8:00pm; some weekend work may be required
• IHBSS provides 7 days a week service (8am to 8pm - 7 day rotating roster)
• Hours of service will reflect the needs of the consumers and therefore some extended hours coverage may be expected

Peer Support Workers are integral members of the team and draw on their lived experience of recovery from mental illness, to instill confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery.

You must have a lived experience of your own mental illness and a rich understanding of your own processes of recovery. You must be willing to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery.

You will also:

• Play a pivotal role in supporting consumer entry to the service and play a key role in orientating the consumer to the service
• Co-facilitate the Optimal Health Program which is a self-management program based on the Collaborative Therapy approach
• Operate Flourish, a peer facilitated recovery-based self-development program
• Play a vital role in supporting entry and exit from service

Skills and Experience Required

You will have:

• The ability to adhere to principles and values
• Experience in building relationships
• Established communication skills
• The ability to plan, organise and solve problems
• The necessary skills to be adaptive to change and challenges
• Lived experience of mental illness and demonstrated experience of recovery
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating groups, including the ability to prioritise different needs within a group
• Valid Working with Children Check and Driver’s Licence
• Working Rights

Why you should come and work for us:

• Generous salary packaging with rewarding NFP fringe benefit tax exemptions
• Extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• A Suitable Vehicle – A roadworthy vehicle insured to a minimum level covering 3rd party fire and theft (comprehensive cover is recommended). The vehicle must be capable of transporting multiple passengers in a safe manner
• Must provide a Mental Health (or equivalent Human Services, Community Services) qualification of Certificate IV level or above, or complete such a qualification within 2 years of your commencement of employment
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please click the APPLY button now before Sunday 3 March 2019

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:

James Girvan, Service Manager: 0448 365 691

Please submit your application as soon as possible. Candidates will be reviewed regularly and the position will close earlier upon the successful appointment of staff.