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

About the Role

• Full time, Permanent
• Consumer Service Delivery, Level 2 From $67,330 - $72,196 per annum + super + salary packaging
• Location: Mascot

Neami National, in conjunction with Bridge Housing, Women’s Housing Company Limited and Metro Housing are establishing the Family and Community Services funded, Supported Transition and Engagement Program (STEP). As part of the establishment of this program Neami is employing a team to be based in our new Mascot office. STEP is a housing first approach to support people who sleep rough to secure long-term housing and be provided wrap around support to remain housed.

Peer Support Workers are integral members of the team and draw on their lived experience of recovery from homelessness, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery.

• You must have a lived experience of homelessness and a rich understanding of your own processes of recovery.
• You must be willing to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery.
• You must have an appropriate length of time in recovery to be able to effectively and safely conduct the peer support worker role, and a willingness to continue to engage in recovery supports where appropriate.
• It is ideal to have at least 2 years relevant experience in community services or peer work.
• Peer Support Workers have access to a tailored training program and to regular professional development sessions.

What you will bring to the role:

• A willingness to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery
• Experience of group work ideally as a facilitator
• You must have an appropriate length of time in recovery to be able to effectively and safely conduct the peer support worker role, and a willingness to continue to engage in recovery supports where appropriate.
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt and respond to change
• Ability to foster and maintain respectful, professional relationships with consumers, staff and organisations
• At least 2 years relevant experience in community services or peer work preferred

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

Mandatory role requirements:

• 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 (have received three doses), (or have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their third dose).

• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.
• National Criminal History Check (Police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children check prior to commencement
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights

Incentives include

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging program providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar

How to apply:

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:

Fiona Murray, Service Manager: 1800 945 081 / [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Support Worker - Supported Transition and Engagement Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

A position description is attached.