Senior Family Peer Liasion
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Wellways · 8-12 Seymour St, Traralgon Vic 3844Prepare for this interview
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Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
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Lead meaningful community engagement that empowers carers, families, and supporters $44.58 - 47.97 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. About this Opportunity The Senior Family & Peer Liaison plays a critical role in shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria, aligning with the key recommendations of the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health. Research demonstrates that services designed and delivered by people with lived experience and carers lead to improved consumer outcomes and experiences. In this rewarding role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, promote Connect services within the community, and support Family Peer Workers to ensure carers, family members, and supporters receive meaningful, compassionate, and inclusive care. Using your personal lived or living experience of supporting someone with mental illness, including co-occurring substance use or addiction, you will provide guidance and leadership to Family Peer Workers supporting families and carers accessing Connect services. The role also focuses on identifying and facilitating opportunities that increase carer inclusion and capacity to engage with services, including outreach to hidden or hard-to-reach community members who may face barriers accessing support through Connect centres. You will need: Personal experience of supporting a person with a mental illness, or psychological distress and recovery. Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science and additional 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector or intentional Peer Support Training. You will also need: Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check Right to Work within Australia Satisfactory National Police Records Check (valid within the last 12 months) NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
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