• Program Worker Position
• Community Services & Development
• Contract Part-Time - 3 days per week

About the Role

• Expand the Grow presence online and face to face in ACT/Queanbeyan
• Generate referrals from outreach activity in ACT/Queanbeyan
• Support the delivery of the Grow Program including training, data collection, events and mentoring Growers
• Develop the communities (geographic and online) and leadership teams
• Develop the leadership of Organiser and Recorders through support and mentoring in personal leadership development and the Grow Program
• Support the developing of a caring and sharing community within GROW and with the GROW participants

About Grow

GROW is a national community-driven organisation specialising in mental health support developed from the lived experience of recovery. Our programs are designed for people to take back control of their lives, overcome obstacles and start living a life full of meaning, hope and optimism. GROW offers the opportunity for people to share challenges and solutions for recovery in a supportive and structured way within the context of a caring, sharing community.

About you

You will be a caring and empathetic individual who understands the impact that poor mental health can have on a person’s life experience.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience from previous roles and/or study including Peer Work/Mental Health or Alcohol and other Drugs
• A Police Certificate is required in accordance with relevant legislation and Grow policy
• Current Driver’s License
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Evidence of Australian citizenship or current working visa
• Working with Children

Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, planning managing and delivering services using good time management and working
• Experience in the development of working relationships and active networks with other providers and funders and key stakeholders
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (must have excel) and demonstrated ability to learn other computer programs as required

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience of recovery orientated mental health services
• Knowledge of peer-to-peer programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and carry tasks through to completion.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to use your lived experience with mental illness or other life challenges in your approach to your role and interaction with staff and Grow participants
• Ability to work under limited direction

Highly desirable:

• Undergraduate qualification in social of behavioural sciences OR substantial experience through lived experience
• Qualifications in Mental Health, Youth Services, Education and Training, or Peer Support Group Work/Community Development
• Experience in consumer led decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to work within a vibrant caring team
• Demonstrated high level of verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in the maintenance of good working relationships with funders and key stakeholders
• Ability to facilitate small groups
• Sound knowledge of the GROW Program and commitment to ongoing development

The position description is available at our careers page.

Enquiries about this role can be made to Kate Francis, Acting Regional Manager: Eastern Australia, on 0401 285 509 or Teena Mitchell, Team Leader on 0482 586 193.

To submit your application, please click Apply Now.