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Join to apply for the Peer Educator role at St Vincent''s Health Australia4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Peer Educator role at St Vincent''s Health AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Excellent benefits including salary packagingFriendly and supportive team environmentPermanent, part time, 32 hours per weekJob Description:Excellent benefits including salary packagingFriendly and supportive team environmentPermanent, part time, 32 hours per weekAbout The RoleBased at North Fitzroy PARC and doing some cross site working at Footbridge CCU, you will provide a peer support service to consumers who have a mental illness and co-occurring substance use issues. Developing and facilitating group work, participating in continuous improvement and service development are part of the role. Providing peer AOD education sessions is also part of the role.Provide a high level of support to consumers and assist with complex consumer relationshipsAttend consumer groups as necessary to build relationships with consumersEducation, training and orientation of staff, graduates and students on the peer worker role and integrated care.Classifications for this position will range from MP36 - MP39 ($76,086 - $83,168 per annum pro rata)Your ContributionLived or living experience of a mental illness and alcohol and other drugs (AOD)- integrated care needs - in a way that has changed the course of your life.Sound working knowledge of and a commitment to recovery oriented practice in relation to substance use, with a focus on working collaboratively with consumers and carers to promote self-determination, personal strengths and enable progress towards reaching individual goals.Demonstrated experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team.An understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (including amendments) and other relevant legislation.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external to St. Vincents Hospital (including consumers, nominated persons, carers, family members and community agencies).Ability in the provision of culturally competent services appropriate to the needs of people from diverse backgrounds including those from a CALD background.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including problem solving ability and conflict resolution skills, as well as sound oral and writing skills.Demonstrated ability in leadership and coordination of projects and group facilitationA valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtainWhat We OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging Increase your take home pay!In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbournes best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout North Fitzroy PARCThe Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) provides short term sub-acute intensive residential services with a recovery focus to consumers who require additional support, early in relapse or following an acute in patient admission. The service is run in partnership with Wellways Australia.The service operates under the principles of recovery orientated practice, utilising the strengths model.The team is creative, imaginative and committed to supporting consumers to realise their recovery goals and move forward in their lives.Working at St VincentsSt Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHMSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENTSt. Vincents Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The adult mental health service components are: Primary Intervention and Care, the Footbridge Community Care Unit (CCU), the North Fitzroy Prevention and Recovery Care service (PARC), the 44 bed Acute Inpatient Service (AIS) located on the St. Vincents Hospital site, and two community mental health services (CMHS) at Hawthorn and East Melbourne (Clarendon CMHS). Community mental health services comprise the Triage and Crisis assessment and Treatment (CAT) service, Extended Triage and MH-HARP, Continuing Care (CCT), Mobile Support and Treatment (MST) and Homeless Outreach (CHOPS) services. A Consultation & Liaison Service is provided to the health service. NEXUS Dual Diagnosis Service, the Body Image and Eating Disorders Assessment and Treatment Service (BETRS) and NEVIL Training Cluster are regional services. Statewide services are the Victorian Dual Disability Service, the Victorian Transcultural Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Education and Training Unit. The Acute Inpatient Service includes 5 beds designated as the Koori State-wide Inpatient Service and linked to the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service.All St Vincents Mental Health clinical staff are expected to be familiar with, and practice in a manner consistent with the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce.POSITION PURPOSEUnder the guidance of the Manager and Team Leader and in conjunction with team members, you will provide a high standard of individualised lived and living experience support to consumers at North Fitzroy PARC and Footbridge CCU. Facilitating therapeutic group work in AOD integrated care for consumers.Take an active role in the promotion and further development of the integrated care approach within both services.The Senior Peer Support Worker Integrated Care will work across two sites, North Fitzroy PARC and Footbridge CCU, the sites are within 5 minute drive from each other.POSITION DUTIESSupport clinical staff to enhance the recovery focus for consumers and attend joint consumer reviews as requested,Actively participate in clinical reviews, strengths brainstorming sessions and RRP at Footbridge CCU.Actively participant in reflective practice and other relevant meetings as required at PARC.Contribute effectively to the ongoing use of the Strengths Model and recovery orientationUse experience to support consumer involvement in decision making at an individual and team level regarding service optionsContribute to the planning of appropriate supports for consumersProvide a high level of support to consumers and assist with complex consumer relationshipsAttend consumer groups as necessary to build relationships with consumersEducation, training and orientation of staff, graduates and students on the peer worker role and integrated care.Provide role modelling of alternative strategies and engagement styles to staffIn collaboration with mental health clinicians refer consumer individuals to community education programs and other community services as appropriateDevelop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external shareholders and advocate for consumers to internal and external stakeholdersExercise autonomy in decision-making and be relied on by others to provide communication guidance in area of operation (peer support)Provide support to the LLE workforce, attend regular LLEW meetings, contribute to the further development/implementation of the LLEW Strategy and development of LLEW/peer workforce training and education, including supervision and reflective practice.Provide assistance where applicable for consumers to ensure that the service gains feedback about their experiences.Ensure maintenance of documentation accountability requirement including client records.Contribute to and co-design the development of group programs and participate (co-deliver) in the delivery of group programs.Develop and activily participate in the evaluation of the Peer led programs and activities.Participate in the development of strategies (in conjunction with team and senior staff) to enhance the quality of service delivered at PARC and CCU.Contribute to quality improvement, policy and program development in integrated care program from a consumer perspective and interpret and apply policy to area of responsibilityContribute to community development, including advocacy, negotiation, and development of community linkagesFacilitate consumer access to complaint resolution processes.From a LLEW perspective, support consumers with their integrated care needs.Supervise Level 1 and 2 Lived Experience Workers where neededProvide internal Consumer Perspective Supervision, where endorsed to do soSELECTION CRITERIALived or living experience of a mental illness and alcohol and other drugs (AOD)- integrated care needs - in a way that has changed the course of your life.Sound working knowledge of and a commitment to recovery oriented practice in relation to substance use, with a focus on working collaboratively with consumers and carers to promote self-determination, personal strengths and enable progress towards reaching individual goals.Demonstrated experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team.An understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (including amendments) and other relevant legislation.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external to St. Vincents Hospital (including consumers, nominated persons, carers, family members and community agencies).Ability in the provision of culturally competent services appropriate to the needs of people from diverse backgrounds including those from a CALD background.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including problem solving ability and conflict resolution skills, as well as sound oral and writing skills.Demonstrated ability in leadership and coordination of projects and group facilitationEssential Registration, License Or Qualification RequirementsAt least two years'' experience in a Mental Health or AOD Lived/Living Experience Workforce (LLEW) RoleEvidence of knowledge, skills and experience in the recovery approach to substance use and addiction and mental health challenges.Appropriate IT skills including Microsoft office suiteOther Non Essential RequirementsTertiary qualification in a social science or related discipline is desirable, or experience working in a recovery oriented AOD & health environmentCompletion of Intentional Peer Support training or other relevant peer support training, such as the Hearing Voices Approach.Closing Date:20 July 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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