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Internal EOI - Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker Vacancy (Level 4)

Job No: FLO1095
Location: Wollongong

Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker to join the team at Wollongong!

The position available is closed-term full-time until 30 June 2020 with the possibility of an extension beyond this dateThe successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday. The position is classified at Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018). 

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will work directly with people who live with severe and persistent mental health issues with complex support needs that require a response from multiple agencies.

As a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker, your focus will be on helping participants test NDIS eligibility, by gathering supporting documentation and working with clinical and community support services. You will work in the community to support people accessing our services with lived experience of mental health issues achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to realise their goals as specified in their NDIS plans and through other support programs we provide. 

On a day to day basis you will be required to:

  • Listen to and create opportunities and activities that meet the interests and goals of people.
  • Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education.
  • Ensure that individual support is provided to a person that accesses Flourish Australia services that meets their recovery journey goals and is strengths based and led by the person wherever possible.
  • Be ‘hands on’ and involved in direct service delivery.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills, be non-judgmental, be fair, patient, have willingness to listen, and display empathy.
  • Self-reflect and constantly review work practices

Your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assist senior staff with planning and coordination of a program or project (when required).
  • Have excellent knowledge of statutory and legal requirements and exercise this knowledge with lower classified staff.
  • Utilise a high level of initiative and problem solving using knowledge, judgement and organisational skills acquired through qualifications and previous work experience.
  • May undertake more complex operational work including the planning and co-ordination of activities within their own areas of responsibility.
  • May assist in a range of functions and/or contribute to interpretation of matters for which there are no clearly defined practices or procedures.

The difference between the two roles is that a Peer Worker is required to use their lived experience of a mental health issue and personal recovery openly, appropriately and effectively to build professional relationships with the people they support who also experience a mental health issue. Peer Workers will also use their lived experience to inform and contribute to staff learning, service understanding, and delivering person-led, strengths focused, recovery based language, documentation, training and actions. As a Peer Worker, you will also use your lived experience to work as an advocate on an individual basis and systemically (as required).

It is not a requirement for Mental Health Workers to use their lived experience of a mental health issue in their everyday work.

For more information about what it means to be a Peer Worker with Flourish Australia, please review the Position Description and the Peer Worker information statement “What You Should Consider Before Becoming A Peer Worker”.

For more information on the Mental Health Worker role, please read the Position Description.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

  • A relevant 4-year degree in behavioural sciences or human services with 1-years experience; or
  • A relevant 3-year degree in behavioural sciences or human services with 2-years experience; or
  • A relevant associate diploma with relevant experience; or
  • A relevant certificate qualification with substantial relevant experience in mental health attained through previous appointments; and
  • A current Australian Driver's Licence

Skills and Attributes:

  • Be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of how to apply person led recovery-focused practice in the workplace
  • Commitment to, and experience in, working with diverse communities
  • Extensive local knowledge or the area and its health services and other community services
  • Ability to think creatively, solve problems, be people focused and work in partnership
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with people using our services
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Be proficient with technology and have a workable knowledge of databases

For further information, please contact Nicolle Richards, Manager. E: nicolle.richards@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the questions below. You will then be asked 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 HR have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your HR file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.

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