Carer Advocate
Job No:
ODMH1219
Location:
Armidale
Make a meaningful impact in Armidale as a Carer Advocate in our Family and Carer Mental Health Program. This 12-month, part-time leave coverage role offers you the opportunity to provide essential support, advocacy, and education to families and carers of people with mental illness, all while working in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
About One Door
One Door Mental Health is a leading for purpose service provider for those living with mental illness, their families and carers.
Our community creates a safe place that connects people, our services are innovative and supported by more than 30 years of experience, and our advocacy work is putting an end to stigma through education and understanding.
You can read more about One Door Mental Health and our values here.
About the Program
The NSW Family and Carers Mental Health Program (FCMHP) operates across NSW where staff from both Local Health Districts and selected non-Government Organisations (NGOs) work side by side in a collaborative approach to provide a comprehensive range of support services and training and education to families and carers of people with a mental illness.
About the Role
The Carer Advocate will develop and maintain an excellent program of carer support which provides information, education, advocacy, individual and peer support to relatives and friends of people with mental illness (carers).
ODMH operates locally as self-organised teams – called Recovery 2gether teams. Team members are collectively responsible and accountable for:
- People we support (e.g. clients, consumers, family and carers) and
- team tasks.
As a team member, you will work collaboratively with other team members to facilitate the effective operation of the team.
About You
You are a compassionate and driven individual with a deep commitment to supporting families and carers of people living with mental illness. Your approach is rooted in empathy, ensuring that every interaction is meaningful and supportive. You are a proactive and adaptable team player, capable of working autonomously within a self-organizing team structure, while also contributing to shared goals.
Your skills and experience
For further details on the role and all the skills and experience required, please view the position description here.
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Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (e.g. mental health, peer work, disability) or equivalentexperience
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Knowledge of the NSW mental health system and local services
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An understanding of the recovery- based approach to assisting people with severe andpersistent mental illness
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Experience in working with families and carers and/or people with a mental illness
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Experience in the provision of training
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Communicate effectively in all interactions with all stakeholders
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Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships within community developmentframework to achieve outcomes
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Ability to exercise personal responsibility and work as part of a self-organising team, with thesupport and guidance of Coach
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Demonstrated computer literacy to use Microsoft programs and the capability to learn otherapplications.
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Current driver’s licence and access to a fully ensured motor vehicle
Additional Details
One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and 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.
How to apply?
Please submit your application below by 11:59PM Friday 20th of September 2024.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about the role you may contact Mydie Keegan on mydie.keegan@onedoor.org.au and Pandora Markland on pandora.markland@onedoor.org.au
Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!