Peer Support Worker - Briar Hill

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About Neami

Neami is a non-government organisation that has been providing psychosocial rehabilitation to people with a mental illness for over 20 years.  As a progressive organisation Neami uses the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) which delivers a range of rehabilitation and support services tailored to meet the individual needs of consumers. Working within a recovery based framework, this support is aimed at assisting consumers to develop independent living skills, a sense of social inclusion, and ownership of their recovery.  Neami's work with consumers occurs within the context of their community of friends, family and neighbourhood.

About the Role

Peer Support Workers are integral members of the team at many Neami sites and draw on their lived experience of recovery from mental illness, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery.  You will work collaboratively in planning and co-facilitating a peer facilitated group based self development program known as Flourish.  The Peer Support Worker may also assist consumers in their entry into and exit from the service and in providing individual support to consumers focusing on their strengths to achieve their identified goals.

• Ongoing Part-time role available in Neami Briar Hill
• Extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Amazing Salary Packaging, can increase take home pay by $7,000
• Excellent conditions including 3 months paid maternity leave (in addition to the government parental leave scheme), generous long service leave, 3 days gratis leave and industry leading pay rates

About You

The values, skills, attributes and commitment of our staff are key to Neami’s success and reputation as an organisation that provides high quality support services to consumers.  Neami celebrates multidisciplinary teams and values the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from human services backgrounds as well as other sectors and professions with transferable skills. Further depth is brought by those from diverse cultural backgrounds, Aboriginal staff, and those with lived experiences of mental illness and recovery, all of whom are strongly encouraged to apply for any positions at Neami that match their skills.