Community & Peer Worker – EX MILITARY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY | Albury / Wodonga VIC
$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, providing support services to veterans. This is initially a 12‐month contract at an equivalent of an APS5 level.
Role Summary
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 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.
* Work with key internal and external stakeholders to influence a recovery approach to service delivery for veterans, current ADF members and their families, fostering wellbeing.
* Role‐model behaviours that promote mental health recovery and wellness for client, community and stakeholder education and engagement.
* Co‐facilitate relevant group programmes and case review meetings.
* Represent the peer workforce to strengthen the organisation's public profile, enhancing responsiveness and reach.
* Undertake and maintain accurate record documentation, reporting and other administrative requirements.
* Maintain lived‐experience‐led evidence‐based processes, participate in regular supervision, training, case conferencing and case review meetings.
Mandatory Criteria
* Lived experience, including personal lived experience of military service or military family life, and of a mental health journey (including as 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 obtained prior to commencing the position.
* Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent, or 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.
Email: catherine@acmhealthcare.com.au
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