Kaya Peer Worker

Kaya Peer Worker, Ruah Community Services. Mandurah, Mandurah & Peel

WA. Community Development (Community Services & Development). Part

time.

About Ruah: Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western

Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just

supporting people in need but working to end homelessness, end

domestic violence, and create opportunities for people struggling with

poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is

backed by one of WA’s biggest peer support workforces. Our staff

reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is

valued, celebrated, and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of

vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified

Good Days Recreation Kaya Peer Worker. The Kaya Peer Worker is often

the first point for clients with Ruah Community Services, engaging

with people who are presenting for support. This role is a welcoming

position that provides people with the information required to make

informed choices of the supports available to them. The Kaya Peer

Worker will be required to facilitate group activities and provide

one-to-one support across various locations, including the

Rockingham/Mandurah area. Promoting a culture of hope and optimism for

personal recovery, a Kaya Peer Worker works alongside a client to

identify their existing strengths and resources, as well as to support

real choices and promote self-determination. The Kaya Peer Worker

position follows the values and principles of peer practice as

outlined in both the National Lived Experience (Peer) guidelines as

well as the WA Framework for the Lived Experience (Peer) workforce.

This is a part-time permanent position, working 4 days per week (30.4

hours/week) with possible evening and weekend shifts.

What we’re looking for The successful applicants will be required to

meet the following criteria: Be confident both as a peer support

worker and in facilitating recreation groups for people who face

mental health challenges and/or challenges with alcohol and other

drugs. Experience working in a similar or community work setting,

including facilitating a range of recreational activities that involve

physical health, social connection, and creative expression (e.g.,

walking, cycling, gym, coffee, and art groups). Be willing to identify

as a person with lived experience working in a peer support role.

Demonstrate a professional understanding of how lived experience

informs work as a peer.

Openness to continuous quality improvement and learning in this role.

A strong understanding of trauma-informed Informed Practice principles

and ability to implement this in day-to-day practice with colleagues

and clients. Ability to work independently with a high level of

reliability and contribute to the functioning of the team. Have

effective written and verbal communication skills.

Good interpersonal and de-escalation skills. Ability to model personal

wellbeing, safe professional boundaries and positive unconditional

regard for the people you are supporting. Intermediate computing and

application skills, including Microsoft Office and client reporting

systems.

Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion,

particularly Aboriginal culture

The following criteria are considered desirable: Desirable

qualifications include tertiary qualifications in Human services, in

particular a Certificate 4 Mental Health and/or Certificate 4 Mental

Health Peer Work.

What do we offer?

An annual base salary aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise

Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), ranging from $66,230 to $72,276 (pro

rata) + 11.5% superannuation.

5 weeks annual leave + annual leave loading of 17.5%.

16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take 32 weeks

half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave

after just 6 months’ service). Free, independent and confidential

access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.

Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and

from work).

Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take-home pay)

with: Up to $15,900 core packaging. An additional $2,650 in meal

entertainment packaging. Benefits for salary packaging travel,

accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!

Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community, such as

participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride

events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and

support reconciliation and much, much more!

Required compliance documents: Current WA drivers’ license. National

Police Clearance Certificate (& National Criminal History Check, if

applicable). Working with Children Check.

We’d love to hear from you!

Create your Live Hire profile and submit your current CV along with a

cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit

for this role. Closing date for applications: 11 October 2024.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and

encouraged—and to do this, we need people on our team who are

representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about

change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.

Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the

safety and wellbeing of children and young people and their right to

feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation. Everyone

is welcome. Everyone belongs.