Internal EOI - Peer Worker Vacancies (Level 4)
Job No:
FLO1107
Location:
Orange
Flourish Australia has exciting career development opportunities for Level 4 Peer Workers to join our Resolve program in Orange!
The positions available are full-time with the successful candidates working across a 24/7 rotating roster. The positions are 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, 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 meet 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.
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”.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C driver’s licence as you may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is not available. Proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You will receive payment of the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
About the Resolve Program
The Resolve program is a unique mental health program that provides alternative support for people with a mental health issue who present frequently to Emergency Departments and spend long periods admitted to a mental health inpatient facility. The Resolve program supports people with complex support needs and interacts with a range of services and sectors involved in their care.
The Resolve program is first and foremost an early intervention program, which aims to reduce the likelihood of people being admitted to a mental health inpatient unit. To achieve this, the Resolve program provides participants with an opportunity to attend a short-term residential stay complemented with outreach support. The combination of these early intervention support pathways assists people to live well and stay well in the community without the need to attend a mental health inpatient unit.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
- 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
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900;
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions;
- Comprehensive infrastructure fleet vehicles, mobile phones and other resources for work purposes; and
- Career development opportunities.
For further information, please contact Christine Miniawy, Resolve Program Manager. E: christine.miniawy@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.