Peer Worker, Alcohol - Queanbeyan, Australia - Grand Pacific Health
Description
Are you seeking an exciting new role that will enable you to make a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in our local communities? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Grand Pacific Health is looking for experienced Peer Worker to support the establishment of the new Queanbeyan Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Hub.
The Queanbeyan AOD hub will utilise an approach that prioritises strong coordinated care. The hub will provide treatment and support for people using the service, including warm referrals to other services that meet the persons social, emotional wellbeing needs centred around a collaborative care plan that is led by the consumer. Services can be delivered virtually on country or through outreach.
The Queanbeyan AOD Hub is a collaboration between Grand Pacific Health, Directions Health and Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Region Health and Community Services.
About us
Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation. Were here to provide our local communities in NSW and the ACT with equitable, inclusive and integrated health care including physical health and mental health care services.
We currently employ 340 people, provide services from 25 locations and are continuing to grow. About the position The Peer Worker will work within the Queanbeyan AOD team to provide open, appropriate and effective support to consumers to improve outcomes and reduce harm associated with drug and alcohol use.
As a Peer Worker, you will not only use your own life experience of mental health and personal recovery to support consumers, but you will also support the peer worker team as a role model and mentor.
The Peer Worker works collaboratively with the other members of the Queanbeyan AOD team and external services to maximise care outcomes for consumers.
This is a part-time opportunity (52.5 hours per fortnight), fixed term until 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension. Hours and days are negotiable.
Why join GPH?
• Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Regular supervision and support (include for clinicians and peer workers)
• Generous salary packaging options increase your take home pay
• We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support
We are looking for someone with:
1. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or commencement or a willingness to work towards qualification within first 6 months of employment)
2. Direct lived experience of life changing mental health/AOD challenges and/or mental health service use with more than 12 months of healing and personal recovery
3. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of harm minimization and recovery focused support gained through experience, education and/or training
4. Commitment to safely and purposely share lived experience to engender hope and support others on their personal recovery journey
Interested?
Visit our website to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application.
Please ensure that your cover letter addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description and include this in your application.
For more information please contact: Jaci Smith, Manager, Mental Health on or
Applications close: 12 May 2024
*Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.
Selected applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination.