“Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society”

Bring your lived experience of recovery to support others with a mental illness. Focus on strengths and goals to facilitate group programs including Flourish

• Full Time, Maximum Term contract until 30 June 2022
• Services primarily Mon – Fri 9am – 5:30pm; however can be 7 days a week (dep on consumer)
• Peer Support Workers are integral members of the team
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation Support Services (IPRSS) and Housing and Accommodation Support (HASP) programs

About the Role:

Neami National is a not-for-profit, community mental health service providing services across Australia. We support people to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals. For this role, the position is based in our Hendon office supporting our Psychosocial Recovery programs funded by SA Health. Our psychosocial teams include a Service Manager, Senior Practice Leaders, Peer Support Workers and Community Rehabilitation Support Workers.

The Peer Support Worker will work one on one with consumers in our support programs including Individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation Support Services (IPRSS) and Housing and Accommodation Support (HASP). Support is voluntary and aimed at people aged 16 years and over who have experienced episodes of mental illness, with referrals made through community mental health teams. In practice, people often have a range of needs and are experience other challenges as well. Support provided is primarily in the person’s home and is determined by the aims and needs of the consumer. The purpose of the support is to assist a person in their recovery and build skills and confidence to be living independently and reaching their aspirations.

Why you should come and work for us:

• Consumer Service Delivery Level 2 $64,363 - $69,031 (pro rata)
• Attractive Salary Packaging available providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Vulnerable Person Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Lived experience of mental illness and/or of life changing challenges and a demonstrated experience of recovery
• Experience of the public or private mental health system
• A Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (highly desired)

OR

• Alternative training or experience as a Peer Worker

OR

• A Mental Health (or equivalent Human Services or Community Services) qualification of Certificate IV level or above

Please note: if an applicant has relevant experience without a qualification, it is expected that they complete a relevant Certificate IV qualification within two years of employment at their own cost.

Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (or have received one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their second dose.)

Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please click Apply Now.

A position description is attached. The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Daniel Nottle: Senior Practice Leader - Hendon

Ph: (08) 8714 9040 or Mob: 0402 805 940

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.