Employment opportunity - Peer Support Project Workers (Neami)

Exciting Opportunities in Mental Health

PEER SUPPORT PROJECT WORKERS

Neami currently has individual positions available at our

Briar Hill/Heidelberg/Thornbury/Regent locations

0.5 EFT – Ongoing

Neami is a non-government organisation that has been providing psychosocial rehabilitation to people with a mental illness for over 20 years in a framework of consumer participation and recovery.

Drawing on their lived experience of a mental illness, Peer Support Workers provide a range of emotional, information and companionship support to consumers. Working within a recovery based framework, this support is aimed at assisting consumers to develop independent living skills, a sense of social inclusion, and ownership of their recovery. Peer Support Workers at Neami work within a team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice.

Applicants should also have:-

• Experience of the public or private mental health system.
• Ability and commitment to work with consumers and share your experience of recovery.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers in a team approach to service delivery.
• Working knowledge and commitment to consumer rights and responsibilities.
• An understanding of and sensitivity to issues relevant to people with a mental illness and complex needs.
• Ability to engage with consumers and to set clear professional boundaries.
• Computer literacy.

Neami provides excellent terms and conditions, vibrant and reflective team work and opportunities for professional development.

For a full position description, and remuneration details go to: www.neami.org.au

N.B. All applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria in the job description to be considered for an interview.

Enquiries:

• Joe Cassar – Service Manager – Heidelberg on (03) 9459 5455
• Kirra Yates – Service Manager – Regent on (03) 9484 0333
• Marion Kennedy – Service Manager – Briar Hill on (03) 9459 5455
• Suzi Tsopanas – Service Manager – Thornbury on (03) 9484 0333

Written applications including curriculum vitae and three professional referees should be sent to: Positions Vacant – Peer Support Project Workers - Victoria

Neami Head Office

305 Arthur St

FAIRFIELD VIC 3078

or Email: jobs@neami.org.au