Wellbeing Navigator Peer
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Wellways · Vic, Wangaratta, 76a Reid StreetPrepare for this interview
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You will play a vital role in ensuring that participants, carers, and their families receive valuable and supportive mental health care . This role will play an integral part in changing and shaping the way mental health and wellbeing services and supports are delivered to the Towong community. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work in a team, where lived experience is not just included but actively leads the work. Employed by Wellways Australia this role will be part of the newly established bushfire surge response team delivering Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services in the Towong Shire. The Wellbeing Navigator Peer role focuses on service navigation, providing peer support guided by the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Framework. This role walks alongside people experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges as they navigate the supports, they want and need. You will be a part of a safe, empowering workplace and team built on mutuality, respect and a shared commitment to mental health systems transformation. You will need: 1+ year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector, and Lived Experience Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Training or willingness to undertake peer training & mentoring 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 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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Provide intentional support and practical guidance through lived experience Part time, temporary (12 Month) role $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 Program Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are free, voluntary, and easy to access, with no referral required. Importantly, these new services will be delivered on the basis of 'how can we help? and a 'no wrong door' approach, focused on giving choice and control over how the consumer wants to receive support. This new service will make it easier for the consumer to access the support they need, closer to home and family, carers, and support networks. Most importantly, Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are safe spaces for everyone.
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