Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 25th May 2020
“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”.
YFlex (Youth Severe Mental Health Service) is for young people aged 12-25 with, or at risk of, severe mental illness who live in/have links to the East Melbourne PHN catchment areas of Whittlesea and including parts of Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires. Priority access will be given to those who are facing significant barriers to accessing mental health services, are geographically isolated, or have lack of service options, and are from diverse backgrounds.
Peer Support Workers (PSW) are integral members of the team and draw on their lived experience of recovery from mental illness, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery.
Neami National's work with consumers occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighbourhood. You will work closely with clinical case managers and other community partner organisations to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers. Peer Support Workers at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and development.
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.
In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.
A position description is attached.