Raising Minds Ltd. · Milton, Brisbane & Gold Coast, Australia
ABOUT THE ROLE
With the direction and guidance of the Team Leader, the Peer Facilitator is responsible for the facilitation of the Resilience in Reach (RiR) workshops. The Peer Facilitator will support the Team Leader and work as a team member to implement the online peer network framework and ensure the referral system to the peer network is developed and implemented. Furthermore, the Peer Facilitator will via email, phone and in person, work with key stakeholders to promote and raise awareness of the RIR workshops. Finally, the successful candidate will work with both the Peer Facilitator and wider RiR Project Teams, to develop a suite of information and resources for parents, families, carers and kin of a child or young person with a complex mental health condition.
Raising Minds Ltd is working in partnership with Parent-to-Parent Association Qld Inc to deliver Resilience in Reach. The three-year project is funded through the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building program via the Department of Social Services and will operate from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2027.
THROUGH THIS PROJECT, WE AIM TO:
Strengthen family units to provide stable and nurturing environments.
Help families and young people navigate complex systems, including disability, mental health, and community services.
Reduce stigma and barriers, while promoting inclusion and understanding.
TO ENSURE MAXIMUM REACH AND INCLUSION, RESILIENCE IN REACH WILL OFFER:
Face-to-face co-designed workshops tailored to specific communities.
An online community for ongoing support and connection.
Self-help guides that are accessible anytime, anywhere.
ABOUT YOU
Lived/living experience of being a parent, carer or kin of a child or young person with a complex mental health condition and understanding of the journey and its impact on the individual, families, workplaces, friends and communities. This is a mandatory requirement.
Good interpersonal and communication skills including problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Sound knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and understanding of the mental health clinical and community sectors, including hospital mental health wards, child and youth and adult community mental health services, Primary Health Networks, Head to Health, and mental health intake, assessment, and referral services.
Experience in workshop design and delivery including facilitation and engagement of workshop participants (desirable).
Ability to perform a range of administrative tasks and hold a practical knowledge of the Microsoft suite of computer programs
Ability to establish, nurture and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Valid Queensland’s Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain one upon commencement of employment.
Valid Queensland Driver’s Licence.
APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING WILL BE HIGHLY REGARDED;
Demonstrated experience in peer carer work and a sound understanding of peer carer work values.
Sound experience of co-design and co-production processes and practices.
Sounds experience of social media platforms and creating digital resources.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Passionate and Community Oriented Team Culture
Access to Peer Training and Development
Newly refurbished Office Space
Flexible working arrangements
Close to Park Rd cafes and restaurants
Milton Railway Station 400m
Applications will be assessed on a first in first served basis. Please read the position description to guide your response. For further information please email Karen or Craig at [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs or call Ph. 07 3544 0988.
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