THE SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Peer Mentor acts as a role model to their NDIS participants. The main objective for a Peer Mentor is to ensure their participants are working towards achieving their NDIS goals. These goals can be achieved through assisting participants to services, assisting with and/or supervising participants to engage in the community, as well as empowering and building participants' capacity.
The NDIS is a major national reform with an insurance-based approach. It is a new way of providing support for eligible people with permanent and significant disabilities, their families, and carers, via individualized services based on a client's level of need.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Community and Home Service
• Support children and young adults in their home or community.
• Assist children and young adults with a disability to be more active and independent at home and in the community.
• Drive and/or escort the participant to appointments or activities as set out in the treatment plan.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Access Your Supports when working with participants.
Communication
• Advise staff during or at the end of the shift of any changes in the health and wellbeing of the participant, or of any incidents which require reporting.
• In emergencies, follow emergency procedures including contacting Access Your Supports office staff immediately.
• Consistently respond to emails and referrals from the Peer Mentor team in a timely manner.
Teamwork
• Work as part of a team, cooperating and collaborating with the broader team and the organization's workforce.
• Actively seek out opportunities to work together with other teams on common issues.
• Show consideration, concern, and respect for others' feelings and ideas.
• Participate in team and Peer Mentor meetings as required.
CRITERIA
Essential
• Ownership of a personal motor vehicle and mobile phone.
• Full Victorian Driver's License and Full Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance.
• Cleared NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
Desired
• An awareness of working with children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to liaise with the participant and their nominated contact(s).
• Capacity to work 10-20 hours per week.
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