* Build a rewarding career with an organization that truly puts people first!
* Part time Fixed term role till 30th June 2025 in Geelong VIC
* SCHADS Level 4B $43.08-$46.35p/h + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging
Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
About this Program
Drummond Street Services, Cafs and Wellways are working in partnership to establish and implement the Safe Spaces project, providing co-designed, place-based services to LGBTIQA+ young people and their families/carers across Ballarat, Geelong and the Surf Coast. Safe Spaces will meet local needs and provide a range of safe, accessible and wrap around mental health and wellbeing support for local LGBITQA+ communities
About the opportunity
The purpose of a LGBTIQA+ Peer Worker is not to provide therapy, or our participants having to talk about suicide, it is about connecting with someone who is also a member of the LGBTIQA+ community and has a shared experience of suicidality, bereavement, and recovery. The service and support offered is focused on empowering LGBTIQA+ young people through co creating relationships that are built on connection, worldview, mutuality and moving towards.
As Peer Worker, you’ll be responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly data entry and maintaining file notes, as well as various program documentation such as recovery assessments and plans, risk assessments, referral documentation and more.
To be Successful:
* Identify as a member of the LGBTIQA+ community
* Lived experience of suicidal ideation or attempt, suicide bereavement or been a close connection to someone who has died by suicide
* Completion of the Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate IV in Community Services, Intentional Peer Support or equivalent practical experience working in a lived experience role
You will also need:
* Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
* Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
* Right to Work within Australia
* Satisfactory National Police Records Check
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
* Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet applications
About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What we offer
* A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
* An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
* Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
* Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
* Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
* Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
* Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Marcus Abbonizio, on 0481 232 381 or mabbonizio@wellways.org
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
Job Description Summary
Contract End Date
30/06/2025
Culture
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
How to Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
Applications Close
03/12/2024