Permanent part time opportunity, 19 hours per week Peer Support / Lived Experience Worker Friendly & supportive team at Clarendon Clinic - East Melbourne location About the Role You will develop and implement strategies that support tenants of public housing requiring mental health and drug and alcohol support and intervention, to engage with STAY, and to connect with community, referral and other health supports.
You will provide peer support to consumers who are part of the program, as well as offering a lived experience perspective to the clinical staff and housing services that consult with us.
You are highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic and feel comfortable working in a 'non-traditional' mental health role.
You will be able to apply your lived experience and peer support skills to the support and recovery of others.
Work within the Strengths Model of recovery orientated practice Build a therapeutic alliance with the consumer and family/carers and actively engage them in peer support Work within a Community Development and consultation framework, advising from a lived experience perspective.
Contribute to the development and delivery of tenants support and referral plans through effective engagement and connection Work with a multidisciplinary team, and build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external health professionals Classifications for this position will range from Peer Support Worker Level 3 MP36 - MP39 ($76,086 - $83,168 per annum pro rata) Your Contribution A lived experience of mental illness A minimum of at 3 years of experience working within the Mental Health sector Current Victorian driver's license A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain Tertiary qualifications are desirable What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement About Mental Health St Vincent's Mental Health is a dynamic and innovative service that lives and embeds compassion, excellence, integrity and justice within the work that we do.
We have inspiring clinicians from broad disciplines including: Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Peer Support, Exercise Physiology, Psychology and Dietetics who strive to make a difference to the people we support.
The Mental Health program is undergoing an exciting time of review and we are looking for people who are creative and imaginative around the possibilities that change can bring.
We pride ourselves on seeking out and recruiting people who truly care and are warm and friendly.
We are looking for like-minded Clinicians who are passionate, enjoy team work, and who come to work to make a difference to people's lives.
If this is you, we would love to hear from you.
Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Contact : Will Drapac | Manager, Clarendon Community Mental Health Clinic Ph: 9231 5400