Support Families and Carers
This part-time opportunity is an excellent chance to contribute to the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria. You will play a vital role in ensuring that consumers, carers, and their families receive valuable and supportive care.
The ideal candidate will be able to draw on their real-life experience to partner with families, friends, and carers, get to know their experiences, and offer support around key areas of challenge. They will also facilitate network meetings and deliver group intervention training and courses to strengthen carers' ability to sustain their caring role.
This role offers flexibility and can convert to full-time if preferred. To be successful, you need personal lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challenges or psychosocial distress and recovery. A Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD, or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in the mental health sector or intentional Peer Support Training is required.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with families, friends, and carers to understand their experiences and offer support.
* Facilitate network meetings to build relationships and provide resources.
* Deliver group intervention training and courses to enhance carers' skills.
Benefits: This role offers a flexible schedule, opportunities for professional growth, and the satisfaction of making a positive impact on people's lives.
What We Are Looking For: If you have personal lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply. You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.