AddressRoses in the Ocean is a national not for profit organisation founded on and operating through the lens of lived experience of suicide; we exist to save lives and reduce emotional distress and pain.
We seek to lead the significant cultural shift needed to save lives through harnessing the perspectives of all we represent, along with our own lived experience of suicide. With our actions driven and guided by those with a lived experience of suicide, we innovate and transform suicide prevention, and drive and deliver system reform. We support organisations and government to effectively and meaningfully integrate lived experience expertise into suicide prevention.
Everyone who works within Roses in the Ocean has a lived experience of suicide which is defined as ‘having experienced suicidal thoughts, survived a suicide attempt, cared for someone through suicidal crisis, or been bereaved by suicide.’
The opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Peer CARE Companion Services, the Service Delivery Peer Facilitator is responsible for contributing to content development and facilitating Peer CARE Companion workshops, peer mentoring, group co-reflection sessions and Communities of Practice sessions as required to meet supply demands.
This dynamic role offers support to develop the expanding volunteer Peer CARE Companion workforce who provide non-clinical, ‘light touch’, in community peer support for individuals and communities impacted by emotional distress and suicide.
This is a fully remote, permanent full time role. There will also be a small element of interstate travel to support community consultations or in person training as needed.
Position responsibilities include:
- Delivery of suicide prevention volunteer workforce training including but not limited to Peer CARE Companion workshops and additional content to meet professional development requirements.
- Provide group co-reflection sessions and Communities of Practice functions as required to meet supply demands.
- Contribute to the facilitation of community consultation sessions as required.
- In collaboration with the Service Delivery team, develop content to support the onboarding and ongoing professional development of the volunteer Peer CARE Companion workforce.
- Contribute to the development of content for volunteer Peer CARE Companion training, Community of Practice sessions and relevant resources for the CLSS and PCC online hubs.
- Collaborate with the Suicide Prevention Peer Workforce team to ensure cohesion in peer work practice and cross-team integration of content development where appropriate.
- Completion of Facilitator Reports at the conclusion of every workshop delivered.
- Conduct post workshop check-ins with Peer CARE Companion Workshop Support team members and action any support required in collaboration with the Head of Peer CARE Companion Services.
- Report any incidents occurring during workshops, mentoring, group co-reflection and Community of Practice sessions directly to the Head of Peer CARE Companion Services at the earliest opportunity.
- Collaborate with the Head of Peer CARE Companion Services and Service Delivery Coordinators, ensuring that continuous improvement conversations and subsequent content development or changes are implemented.
- Collaborate with the Head of Peer CARE Companion Services and Service Delivery Coordinators to develop and maintain a streamlined and impactful method for collating feedback, enduring feedback from workshop attendees is implemented and that learnings are integrated, in consultation with internal and external lived experience, appropriately in content and process development.
- Provide peer mentoring on a needs basis to support practice reflection, skill development and debriefing with volunteer Peer CARE Companions as necessary (particularly following challenging support interactions).
- Support Service Delivery team with readiness calls and practice calls as time permits.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- A lived experience of suicide; and an understanding of the impact that suicide can have on individuals, families and communities.
- Demonstrated experience in formal Peer Worker position/s, including peer mentoring (desirable) with a strong understanding and commitment to peer work in Suicide Prevention.
- Group facilitation skills and experience.
- Must be able to work flexible times including regular evenings and weekends to support scheduling of workshops
- Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality and professional standards of behaviour in sensitive circumstances.
- High-level written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively and sensitively at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Proactive, collaborative mindset and demonstrated capacity to work independently and within a team environment.
- Proven time management logistics and problem-solving skills and the ability to balance conflicting priorities and work to deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Office 365 and SharePoint. A working knowledge of Monday.com would be beneficial.
- A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to apply)
- Complete a national criminal history check (or willingness to apply)
While not essential, we’d also love for you to have completed professional development recommended for peer workers, such as Intentional Peer Support, the Certificate IV in Peer Work, Hearing Voices Network training, Trauma Informed Care training and suicide prevention training, or equivalent.
At our heart and soul are people with a lived experience of suicide. This means you are:
- Aligned to the values of Roses in the Ocean.
- Passionate for the Not-for-Profit sector and making a difference in the lives of people.
- Calm, composed, and solutions focused.
- Self-aware and responsive to own wellbeing needs.
- Able to demonstrate high levels of professionalism, maturity and attention to detail.
- Proactive in seeking new knowledge, building relationships and consulting with others.
- Able to maintain enthusiasm and focus whilst working autonomously.
- A team player that is committed to the success of the team and the organisation.
Why Roses in the Ocean?
If you are looking for an organisation that is as passionate as you are, is making a positive impact and is a well known and respected sector leader, we would love to hear from you.
You will also enjoy some benefits:
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year to increase take home pay
- Additional leave - Wellness Day Leave of up to 3 days per year
- Access to counselling sessions to support well-being and self-care
- Access to a wide range of discounts, saving on everyday expenses
- Portable long service leave if you work in Queensland
- Yearly training and professional development budget and opportunities
- A flexible and supportive organisation that deeply understands the importance of wellbeing and self-care.
How to apply:
Click ‘apply’ and submit your resume, along with a cover letter addressing the key criteria outlined in the ‘About you’ section of this ad. Applications will not be considered without submitting a cover letter.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received. Please apply now to ensure you do not miss out!
For more information about our organisation please visit the Roses in the Ocean website www.rosesintheocean.com.au.
Roses in the Ocean is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applications from a diverse range of cultures, genders and sexualities that reflect our community including people from First Nations.
