Peer Worker - Lived Experience

 
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Peer Worker – Lived Experience
Location: Ravenhall Correctional Centre | May be required to work at other sites
Classification: Consumer Peer Workforce | Salary: $68,874 - $73 070 plus Super and Benefits
Work Type: Full Time
A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Position Objective:
As a Peer Worker, you will provide direct support, advocacy, and recovery - focused engagement to consumers across Forensicare services. Working collaboratively with clinical teams and the wider Lived Experience Workforce, you will:

Key Responsibilities:
Share relevant recovery strategies and stories based on your own lived experience.
Assist individual consumers to be aware of their rights and responsibilities and facilitate their access to external individual advocacy services.
Support consumers in meetings, tribunals, and hearings
Maintain accurate records and contribute to evaluation
About You:
Lived experience as a consumer or carer of mental health services and or forensic lived experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Respect for diversity and confidentiality
Certificate 4 in peer work is desirable
To access a detailed position description, please click here
Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

How to Apply:
Please submit a current resume and a brief cover letter acknowledging your lived experience and understanding of recovery.
For any further questions about the role, you can contact Hilda Sabondo - Talent Acquisition Partner, email hilda.sabondo@forensicare.vic.gov.au
Eligibility
Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
This position is subject to a Police Check, however not a barrier to employment.
Benefits
Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal allowance per year
Mental health & wellbeing programs
Professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres
Comprehensive orientation
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.