Family Support Specialist
This is a meaningful role where you will draw on your personal experience to support families and carers in your community. You will be working part-time, based out of Warrnambool VIC.
The salary for this position is SCHADS 3B ($****/hour) + 12% Super + Salary Packaging options available.
About the Program
A key recommendation from the Royal Commission highlighted the importance of families and carers in caring for their loved ones and the overall functioning of the mental health system.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centers are a crucial component of the integrated services provided in the reformed Mental Health and Wellbeing system in Victoria.
Services will be delivered primarily by individuals with personal experience as carers, offering support to families, carers, kin, and supporters of individuals facing mental health challenges, psychological distress, mental illness, or substance use concerns.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join a values-driven team and play a vital role in ensuring that consumers, carers, and their families receive valuable and supportive care.
As our new Family Peer Worker, you will partner with families, friends, and carers, getting to know their experiences and providing one-on-one support around key areas of challenge.
You will also facilitate network meetings and deliver group intervention training and courses to strengthen carers' ability to sustain their caring role.
Culture and Values
We are passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding.
All of our teams work together to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
Requirements
* Personal lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challenges or psychosocial distress and recovery
* Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD, or tertiary qualification in social science or relevant work experience in the mental health sector
* Demonstrated knowledge of family and caring roles and the impact on carers' health and wellbeing
* National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Orientation Module, and NDIS Worker Screening Check
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
A meal and entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2650 per annum, paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply
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