Organisation : Orygen
Location : Melbourne (Parkville)
Work type : Casual/Vacation
Sector : Community Support Services, Families, Mental Health, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 23 Aug, 2020
About the organisation
Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people. Find out more on our website.
Orygen is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining our staff irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Orygen is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that supports employees to achieve their career goals without compromising their life goals. With this in mind Orygen offers a range of employment benefits including generous paid leave, flexible work arrangement, access to NFP salary packaging and an employee assistance program.
About the role
- Flexible working conditions, work/life balance
- Casual positions until mid-November 2021
- Leading organisation in youth mental health
We are seeking applications for casual Family Peer Workers. These positions are available until mid-November 2021 with the possibility of extending dependent on funding.
Based at our headspace Centres and Parkville Hub, you will initially commence work remotely from home. You must have confidential home office space and reliable internet connection.
We believe that all young people deserve to grow into adulthood with optimal mental health. Everything we do is focused on that outcome, pioneering new, positive approaches to the prevention and treatment of mental disorders.
As a Family Peer Worker, you will support family and friends (FAF) of young people aged 12-25 who are accessing services for their mental ill-health. You will offer informal drop-in, appointment-based services for FAF of young people who attend headspace and the Parkville Hub, and offer empathic listening and provide support and information to FAF of young people attending headspace. This may be face-to-face, by telephone or using video conferencing platforms.
As a guide, remuneration of $34.86 – $38.03 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) is offered, dependent on skills and experience; NFP generous salary sacrificing opportunities are also available to the successful candidate.
Please refer to the Position Description below for the selection criteria and other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
About you
A personal experience of supporting a child, young adult family member who was experiencing challenges with their mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study;
High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people, families and stakeholders;
Capacity to problem solve effectively, engage and work creatively with families and carers;
Capacity and willingness to conduct groups with family members and carers;
Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborative with a wide range of people;
A commitment to improving the way services are delivered for young people and their carers/family.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Family Peer Workers via Pro Bono Australia.
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