Peer Support Worker
Neami National, Australia

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

About the Role

• Permanent Part Time (0.9 FTE)
• Classification: Consumer Service Delivery Level 2 with a salary range of $63,670 - $68,264 p.a. (pro rata) dependent on skills and experience
• Location: Geraldton

The Geraldton Step Up/Step Down Service is a 10 bed, maximum 28 day stay facility, that provides a Step Up/Step Down option for people who are becoming unwell or are still recovering from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support and consolidation to complement their treatment and support. The Geraldton Step Up/Step Down is operated by Neami in partnership with WA Country Health Service.

The Step Up/Step Down Service will accept referrals from the Mid-West region. During their stay consumers are assisted to develop a wellness plan including relapse prevention. The staff team at Geraldton Step Up/Step Down will consist of a Manager, a Senior Practice Leader, Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers (CRSWs), an AOD Liaison Worker, Peer Support Worker (PSW), and Administration Support. The facility is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and operates on a 7-day rotating roster consisting of morning and afternoon shifts.

Core duties:

• Provide emotional support to consumers by applying lessons learnt through your own lived experience
• Maintain records and resources
• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Collect, collate and maintain data on consumer contact
• Work within a collaborative team approach

What you will bring to the role?

• Lived experience of mental illness and demonstrated experience of recovery
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating groups
• Knowledge of the recovery model for mental health
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.

Mandatory role requirements:

• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (have received three doses), (or have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their third dose.)
• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.
• National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging program providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar

How to apply:

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:

Sarah Ellis GMHSS Service Manager

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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