Internal EOI - Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker
Internal EOI - Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker
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Job Description
Flourish Australia is seeking Flourish Australia is seeking skilled and compassionate Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker to join our team delivering the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support (CPS) Program. This structured recovery-oriented role is ideal for professionals committed to walking alongside people with psychosocial challengessupporting them to build capacity strengthen community connections and live independently.
The position available is:
- Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
- Part-time can be negotiated with the preferred candidates (60.8 hours per fortnight)
- Work in your local community in Bundaberg
- WorkingMonday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
About the Opportunity
As a Peer Workeror Mental Health Worker you will work in the community to support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people tomaintain wellness and realise their goals.
On a day to day basis you will:
- Deliver structured time-limited and goal-oriented support in line with CPS national guidelines focused on improving daily functioning and achieving recovery goals.
- Collaborate with participants to co-design and implement individual recovery plans based on their strengths needs and aspirations.
- Conduct assessments monitor progress and adapt supports as needed.
- Co-facilitate group programs that promote recovery social connection skill-building and personal development.
- Provide capacity building support across key life domains including housing employment education physical health and social engagement.
- Connect participants with mainstream and community services to foster long-term independence.
Flourish Australia is proud to have built one of Australias largest peer workforces a proven strengths-based approach to mental health recovery. Peer work is a cornerstone of our services with more than half of our workforce having had a lived experience of a mental health issue. By applying personal experience in mental health peer workers can empathise support and inspire people in finding their own path to recovery.
For more information about what it means to be aPeer Workerwith Flourish Australia please review thePosition Descriptionand the Peer Worker information statementWhat You Should Consider Before Becoming A Peer Worker.
For more information on theMental Health Workerrole please read thePosition Description.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when anorganisational pool motorvehicle is will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A Certificate IV or above in a relevant field OR a minimum of 2-years full-time experience working in the human services field (as recognised by Flourish Australia).
- A strong commitment to recovery-based practice in the workplace.
- Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Demonstrated alignment to Flourish Australias values.
- Understanding of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems.
- Maintain a current Australian Drivers Licence.
For further information please contact Amanda Killen Manager. E: (please do not email applications).
How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
