Family and Carer Peer Support Worker
Locations: Swan Hill
Tenure: Part Time
Salary: $71,525 - $89,600 (pro rata for part time)
Applications Close: 5.00pm Wednesday 23 October 2024
Position Description: Family and Carer Peer Support Worker
Position Objectives
The Family and Carer Peer Support Worker will bring lived or living experience to provide authentic, peer-led support and assistance to family and carers at the new Loddon Mallee Family and Carer-led Centre. The Centre is a key part of the Victorian Mental Health Reforms.
The Loddon Mallee family and Carer-led Centre will operate across the Loddon Mallee region through a partnership with Mind and Mallee Family Care (MFC). MFC will establish a Centre in Mildura and Mind will source and establish a Centre in Bendigo. Several outpost sites will operate in existing service sites. Families, carers and supporters seeking information, advice, referral and peer support will be able to access Centre based services, receive outreach support and support through telephone and other virtual platforms. Staff will have a lived or living experience as a family member, carer or supporter of someone living with mental health challenges or substance use challenges and will deliver services utilising a relational recovery approach, trauma informed practice and peer support. One-on-one support and group-based support will be provided.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Experience as a family member and/or carer of a person living with mental health challenges or alcohol and other drug use.
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Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health or Peer Support Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related field as designated by MFC.
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Diploma level qualification in relevant field may be considered, and support will be provided by MFC to undertake further studies/professional development relevant to the role.
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Specific qualifications relating to family work highly regarded.
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A current drivers licence, a willingness to travel and preparedness to be accommodated
For you to be considered for this role, all applications must be submitted with a Cover Letter, Resume and the Key Selection Criteria addressed, which can be found in the position description.
For more information regarding this position contact Maree Fullgrabe - Human Resources Manager on 5023 5966.