About the position
Peer Workers support participants in GPH Mental Health Services by acting as a coach and mentor, attending appointments on site, in the community, on phone or via telehealth with participants, share and discuss common experiences with consumers to develop trust and rapport and be a point of contact and support for the consumer.
The Peer Worker will also participate in goal setting activities with the consumer promote self-pride and daily schedule, identify opportunities for consumers to learn and build self-esteem, provide encouragement and support to access supports, keep timely case notes and complete required documentation, participate in team meetings and case review meetings.
Why work for us?
- Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance - part time roster (hours and days) is negotiable
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Regular supervision and support
- Increase your take home pay with up to $15,900 tax free salary packaging available
- We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support!
- Capacity to relate to people with a lived experience of suicidality and/or mental ill health from a perspective of having a ‘lived experience’ of suicidality and/or mental ill health.
- Qualifications in mental health, community services or peer work (or a willingness to work towards same) or equivalent experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of recovery and ability to communicate about personal lived experience.
- Ability to establish relationships and maintain appropriate boundaries with people accessing the service and their families.
For more information please contact: Rhonda Simpson, Service Manager Integrated Recovery Service. at rsimpson@gph.org.au or 4220 7600
Applications close: 10 March 2024
Selected applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination.