• Casual
• Up to 3 hours a fortnight
  
• Opportunity for ongoing professional development and group supervision
• Peer Mentors must have personal lived experience of an eating disorder and be recovered for a minimum of two years

About the role:

EDV's Peer Mentor Program is a unique and effective approach to providing support for adults currently in or transitioning from hospital inpatient units and intensive day programs, with the aim of sustaining their recovery outcomes in the long term. This program is now in its third successful year of operation.

EDV Peer Mentors will be matched with a person in recovery from an eating disorder, and have regular contact with the program participant over a six-month period (13 mentoring sessions). The Peer Mentor supports the participant to work towards the self-identified goals in their Wellness Plan, which may include independent activities of daily living (e.g. supermarket shopping), further developing meaningful skills and interests, and engaging with community life (e.g. connecting with local community groups, learning a new skill or activity, applying for or returning to work). Activities of the Peer Mentoring Program will take place in a variety of community settings. Peer mentors themselves will be supported via regular contact with the program coordinator as well as group debrief sessions.

A full Position Description is attached below.