Peer Support Worker - Youth Enhanced Services

EACH has been successful in a funding bid to implement the Youth Enhanced Services (YES) program across the entire Eastern Primary Health Network catchment, with staff to be located at the Epping Community Service Hub. YES provides support to young people aged 12 – 25 with complex and longstanding mental health issues, and their families.   

• Part-time ongoing position
• Work from our headspace Epping office + outreach + limited hybrid arrangements  
• $36.08 - 39.39 per hour + 11% Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging up to $18,550  

As Peer Worker you will provide recovery-orientated, Peer Support and practical assistance to young people utilising your own lived experience of recovery in a mental health context to instil confidence and hope in others about their personal recovery journey. 

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, carers, and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to young people with mental health concerns.  
• Engaging with young people to develop trusting and professional relationships 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 clients to access and remain engaged with their support services. 

An ability and willingness to self-reflect and share own experiences of recovery with others for the benefit of advancing their recovery, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, stakeholders, as this will be essential to the success of this role.  

You will also have: 

• Lived experience of mental illness and demonstrated experience of recovery. 
• Experience of the public or private mental health system. 
• Certificate IV or higher in a Peer Support, youth work, mental health, or related tertiary qualification (highly regarded). 
• Current state-based driver’s license. 

Who you’ll be working with  
This interdisciplinary team will include a Psychiatrist, Mental Health Clinicians, Family Therapist, Dual Diagnosis Clinician, Youth Peer Support Worker and Carer Peer Support Worker, and an Administration Officer. 

What we offer 
EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.   We provide: 

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience   
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year   
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment     
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development  
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program  
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave  

Next steps  
Please have a read of the position description, attach a resume, and in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' field include brief outline addressing your interest and suitability for this role.   

If you would like more information about the position, reach out to Krystal Hinwood at ***************@each.com.au or on 0438 339 ***. 

Applications close: Wednesday 28th February 2024.
** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received.  

*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.