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Peer Worker - PICS
- Work with consumers to support the implementation of their NDIS plan
- Provide goal-orientated psychosocial support in the community
- Part Time Fixed Term until June 2026 | Belmore, Redfern and Carlton locations
About One Door
One Door Mental Health has joined the Mind Australia Group, creating one of the largest community-managed mental health networks in the country. One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment.
About the Service
The PICS program provides evidence based mental health interventions, linking clients to primary health and psychosocial supports to meet the individual needs of those who experiences severe mental illness. PICS is delivered by a team of experienced and credentialed mental health nurses and peer workers.
About the role
We are seeking a resilient and empowering Peer Worker for a part time (7.6 hours per week) fixed term opportunity until June 30, 2026 in the Belmore, Redfern and Carlton area. You will work with a person to understand and identify their story, identify how they would like to move towards what is possible in their lives by focusing on relational care.
Key responsibilities
- Travel and meet with people, clinicians and team members in the community and One Door hub locations across Central and Eastern Sydney.
- Work with the nurses, in the development of the individual care plans with clarity of identified roles and tasks.
- Provide ongoing support to the client within the context of the care plan and goal setting.
- Provide the client with education and strategies for the development of decision-making, self-advocacy, self-management and wellness skills using personal lived experience.
- Build on knowledge of current services in the area to link clients to relevant services. Be able to refer to other services when needed. Share this information with the whole team to build up the knowledge of available services.
Your Benefits
- Transform Lives: Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
- Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
- Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!
What you’ll bring
- Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/ or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, is desirable but not required.
- Has a lived/living experience of mental distress and recovery and understanding of, and ability and willingness to, contribute this Lived Expertise in working towards greater organisational impact.
- Experience or ability to acquire skills in understanding needs and working collaboratively to plan wellbeing supports using evidence informed approaches and tools, for example in challenging situations.
- Ability to work in a team environment, yet in a very autonomous role.
- Current driver’s licence and have access to a comprehensively insured motor vehicle
Additional Details
One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a current Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening clearance, and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
Interested to Apply?
To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 498608 Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Sunday 9th November. Please contact the person below for more information.
Manager Contact Details
Tanya Boyle – Clinical Manager – Primary Integrated Care Supports
Tanya.boyle@onedoor.org.au
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@onedoor.org.au or via hr@mindaustralia.org.au
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