Peer Coordinator
We are seeking a Peer Coordinator to conduct a pilot program that will grow individual capacity of people with lived experience of mental health.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: Consumers of Mental Health WA (Inc)
Location: Perth
Work type: Part Time
Salary: 0.4 FTE (30hrs/FN)$68,700 - 70,800 pro-rata P/A
Phone: +61-8-3008-8531
Fax: +61-2-3041-9762
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Detail information about job Peer Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Contract to 31st August 2019
- Flexible working arrangements
- Immediate start
Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) is the peak body for people with lived experience of mental health issues in WA. As a values-driven peer-led organization, we strengthen and advance the voice, leadership and expertise of people with lived experience of mental health issues.
About the role
We are seeking a Peer Coordinator to conduct an innovative pilot program that will grow individual capacity of people with lived experience of mental health issues to navigate, engage and connect with services.
Key responsibilities
- Assist people to navigate, chose and engage with services for their recovery and wellbeing.
- Work in partnership with stakeholders, and in accordance with the persons wishes, to support and individuals preferences, rights and choices.
- Connect and build rapport with individuals who may otherwise face barriers to engaging services and support.
To be successful
- Lived experience of mental health recovery.
- Demonstrated team work, relationship building and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and assertive communication skills with a strong consumer focus.
- Skills relevant to assisting people to overcome life challenges.
- Skills in respecting, supporting and assisting individuals to achieve their personal choices.
- Planning and organizational skills.
In addition to the advertised salary the successful applicant will have the option to participate in a very attractive tax reducing salary packaging scheme.
For enquiries email Rebecca at [email protected] or call the office on 9258 8911.
To access the JDF please visit the CoMHWA website: http://www.comhwa.org.au/opportunities/peer-workforce-opportunities/
To apply please send you resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to [email protected]
We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed.