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The Carer Peer Support role - Permanent Part time (minimum 16 hours)Different Journeys is a growing, flexible organisation focussed on working together to achieve our goals in line with our vision and values. The role of Peer Support is to support those goals by help autistic people, their families and carers get the most out of life, support services, and our events. Peer Supporters model positive behaviour, lead fun and activities at events, and help carers access supports and services.What Different Journeys DoesDifferent Journeys provides a friendly, peer support environment to empower autistic people and their communities. Together we change people''s lives. We use evidence-based programs which respond to local need to replace isolation and prejudice with connection and community.We listen, we engage, and we involve our Autistic community and their carers and families in the design and delivery of everything we do.Our ValuesCommunity: We build communities of people to share their lives, interests, hopes and fears. Collectively we build community capacity and link segregated and disconnected parts of our service system and our society.Social Justice:We recognise and support the rights of all people. We strive to create fairness and equality of economic, social and cultural rights for all. We seek to bring about positive changes for individuals and society.Diversity: We embrace individual and societal diversity. We honour the unique strengths, talents and interests of all people and recognise the importance of diversity in enriching our world.Our VisionA future where autistic people fully participate in public life facilitated by community awareness and understanding.Key Skills and Experience1. Qualification and/or life experience enabling the ability to collaboratively contribute to the work of a specialist Autism service. Applicants must have lived experience as a carer of an autistic person, accessing supports.Different Journeys considers that being a carer is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) ss12 and 26.2. Experience with peer support, mentoring and a person-centred approach.3. Reliable and enthusiastic when managing events and keeping to scheduled plans.4. Excellent relationship building, engagement and communication skills.5. Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.6. A highly motivated team player who can see the big picture.>7. Dedicated to community and building the capability of others.8. Resilience, compassion and a calm, friendly manner.9. Knowledge of community engagement or peer support frameworks.10. Willingness to share your knowledge and experience.ResponsibilitiesDeliver peer support in your local area, including working with partners, and supporting our events and activities.Used your lived experience to be a mentor, helping others feel safe and engaged at our events, and generally .Provide peer support, including online and in person programs, one to one or group supports for different and mixed age / gender / other groups.Represent Different Journeys in your community.Research and organise referral service information, ensuring useful tools are available to our community members as required.Maintain confidentiality, respect and a commitment to our Values and Vision at all times.Observe and participate in our risk management and Occupational Health & Safety strategies for preventing and responding to perceived and actual risks in the planning and delivery of events. You''ll also need to be aware of the legislative, regulatory, policy and funding matters that apply to peer support, and monitor your own compliance.Provide reporting and other information as directed.This role has been assessed Level 3 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (MA000100).The position is subject to receipt of external funding, and completion of a national police check and Working with Children check. You''ll need to be willing and able to travel to different locations around your region. #J-18808-Ljbffr