Community & Peer Worker - EX MILITARY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY | Ipswich QLD
Community & Peer Worker - EX MILITARY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY | Ipswich QLD
* $61.18 - $63.76 an hour + Super
* Government Department role, long term contracts
* 22 positions available throughout Australia
ACM Healthcare is working on behalf of a Federal Government Department to source multiple Community and Peer Workers nationwide. We have 22 roles available in all major cities, providing support services to veterans. This is initially a 12‐month contract at an equivalent of an APS5 level.
The role of Community and Peer Worker requires someone with lived experience of mental health and Australian Defence Force (ADF) service, as either an ex‐ADF member or partner/carer of a current or ex‐ADF member (spouse, ex‐partner or widow/widower etc). This may include a relative/carer of an ex‐ADF member who has experienced a mental health journey. The position entails using one's lived experience to respectfully support and educate clients, consumers and stakeholders about strengths‐based, recovery‐oriented practices and community support services.
Duties
* Provide personalised peer support services to current and former ADF members and their families in line with policy and procedures.
* Share knowledge gained through one's lived experience and recovery to promote awareness, understanding and service improvement where appropriate.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide direct support to clients and with key internal and external stakeholders to influence a recovery approach to service delivery for veterans and serving ADF members and their families, fostering wellbeing.
* Role‐model behaviours that promote mental health recovery and wellness for the purpose of client, community, and stakeholder education and engagement.
* Co‐facilitate relevant group programs and case review meetings.
* Represent the peer workforce to strengthen the organisation's public profile, further enhancing responsiveness and reach.
* Maintain accurate record documentation, reporting and other administration requirements.
* Participate in regular supervision, training, case conferencing and case review meetings, maintaining lived‐experience‐led evidence‐based processes.
Mandatory Criteria
* Lived experience of military service or military family life and a mental health journey, including being a relative/carer of an ex‐ADF member who has experienced a mental health journey.
* Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance must be obtained prior to commencing.
* Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain certification and other relevant training.
* Skills and experience in delivery of lived‐experience peer support, or experience in the mental‐health sector, mentoring, coaching or supporting individuals.
Contact
Catherine – discuss this role further or inquire about other positions available: catherine@acmhealthcare.com.au
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