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• Part time (0.8 FTE neg) PARC program in Travancore until July 2023

• Utilise your lived experience of recovery to empower others on their journey

• Work in recovery led program supporting people with mental health challenges in a short-term residential setting

• $67k annual salary (pro-rata) + superannuation + salary packaging + leave loading

About the opportunity

This is a truly rare and rewarding opportunity to make a difference within the community.

The Peer Worker role is unique as it requires someone with a lived experience of mental health challenges to share their personal experiences of their recovery to engage and empower other individuals in their own pathway to recovery. Utilising the Wellways Lived Experience Workforce Framework, you will provide guidance and act as a positive role model for Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) participants during their stay. Peer Recovery Workers are integral to the program as they work closely with participants in their recovery journey whilst at PARC, both individually and with their clinical care teams, and in leading a range of groups and activities onsite. Our Recovery Workers also provide key operational support and help create new innovations and improvements for the ongoing quality of the program.

PARCS operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon and weekend hours. This role does not require sleepover shifts.

About the program

PARC is a step up, step down short-stay residence that provides clinical and psychosocial support to participants, to prevent the need for hospitalisation or after an inpatient stay to support ongoing recovery. PARCs are located in a community setting and provide an option for people who are becoming unwell, or who are in the early stages of recovery from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting and to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans.

All our recovery services value cultural diversity, support and create opportunities for recovery, value peer participation, and leadership and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice.

What do you need?

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, AOD or Disability OR Tertiary qualification in social science or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in the field of mental health and/or disability
• An understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and social inclusion principles
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia
• Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check - Employee and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Evidence of COVID booster vaccination or valid medical exemption

About Wellways

Wellways Australia exists to help all Australians lead active, fulfilling and inclusive lives in their community. We achieve this by supporting and working with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to ensure people have access to the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.

For a copy of the position description or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Dana Bolitho, Program Manager Travancore PARC on 03 7024 7200.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment. ​

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.