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Peer Support Personnel

Provide comprehensive case management for a prisoner in the lead up to their release from prison and throughout their transition to life outside.

Position Title: Peer Support Personnel
Program: Through-Care
Classification: SCHADS Award, Level 1
Vacancy: part-time/ full time (various)
Organization: Yeddung Murra
Location: Fadden, ACT

ORGANISATION OVERVIEW
Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation aims to help relieve disadvantage amongst the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT and surrounding region.
By partnering with our stakeholders and other agencies, the corporation will provide ‘good pathways’ to clients facing the challenges of:

unemployment
homelessness
distress
misfortune
helplessness
hopelessness.
Our guiding principle is ‘Everyone deserves another chance’. Ultimately, our goal is to bring about positive change in the lives of our clients by instilling a greater sense of purpose and value in them.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Throughcare aims to support the successful reintegration of offenders returning to the community at the end of their head sentence—i.e., prisoners released with/without parole. The Prison to Work report described the concept of ‘throughcare’ in the following terms:

Prisoner throughcare projects provide comprehensive case management for a prisoner in the lead up to their release from prison and throughout their transition to life outside. Projects aim to make sure prisoners receive the services they need for successful rehabilitation into the community… Good throughcare ‘starts in custody well before walking out of the prison gate’, and provides hands on, intensive support, especially at the moment of release.

POSITION OVERVIEW
As part of Yeddung Mura’s partnership with ACT Corrective Services’ throughcare program, the Outreach worker will be responsible for applying case management practices to clients who have been released from the Alexander Maconochie Centre.
The Outreach worker will be required to establish links with the local Aboriginal community in the region to encourage and support clients with reintegration.
Under limited direction, the role will involve (but not limited to):

Supporting clients to successfully integrate back into the community
Community Liaison
Practical Assistance
Feedback on Problems
Conducting risk assessments /preparing case plans /providing interventions/
The outreach worker must demonstrate exceptional client engagement and case management skills, including sound interviewing skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Peer Support Worker works collaboratively and aims to assist in improving the wellbeing of clients in the program by;
supporting clients and their families,
o developing and maintaining relationships with relevant service providers,
o providing peer support to clients and
o supporting evaluation of the Program.
Community Liaison – establish links with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to promote Yeddung Mura objective of reintegration of the clients.
Administration and Support – assist Yeddung Mura to identify barriers to reintegration services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Feedback on problems – provide feedback to the employer and Yeddung Mura regarding barriers to services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and, in conjunction with the Yeddung Mura, work to implement solutions.
Distribute information and resources to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Provide safe and timely transport services for clients to appointments.
Property Management as required
Actively establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high quality service
Undertake administrative duties as required in accordance with program and organizational guidelines
Contribute to developing a culturally safe workplace for Aboriginal employees and clients
Participate in organization-wide, site based and team meetings, collaborative planning activities and other meetings or activities relevant to position
Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes ensuring services meet professional and industry standards

WHAT YOU WILL REQUIRE
Technical expertise

Lived experience of being through the system
Practical knowledge and understanding of issues of detainees and their families
An approachable and accepting manner and attitude
Qualification or relevant experience

Certificate IV in Mental Health or related discipline or willingness to work towards.
First Aid Certificate or willingness to work towards
Current driver’s license or willingness to work toward
Knowledge and skills
Demonstrated ability to:

Effective oral and written communication skills
Understanding of Aboriginal family dynamics and family issues, including in culturally diverse communities
Strong commitment to teamwork and good practice
Yeddung Mura case management system or willing to work towards

Pre-employment checks
Employment will be subject to pre-employment security checks, including:

Referrals from community elders

For More Information:
Position contact: Priestley Obed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 702 741

Outreach Worker

Position Title: Outreach Worker
Program: Through-Care
Vacancy: Fixed Term Contract
Organization: Yeddung Murra
Location: Fadden, ACT

This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorized under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

ORGANISATION OVERVIEW
Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation aims to help relieve disadvantage among the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT and surrounding region.
By partnering with our stakeholders and other agencies, the corporation will provide ‘good pathways’ to clients facing the challenges of:

Our guiding principle is ‘Everyone deserves another chance’. Ultimately, our goal is to bring about positive change in the lives of our clients by instilling a greater sense of purpose and value in them.

Supporting clients to successfully integrate back into the community
Community Liaison
Practical Assistance
Feedback on Problems
Conducting risk assessments /preparing case plans /providing interventions/

The outreach worker must demonstrate exceptional client engagement and case management skills, including sound interviewing skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

WHAT YOU WILL REQUIRE

Technical expertise

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of best practice case management frameworks, including the provision of needs assessment in human services context.
Ability to implement theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximize individual outcomes.

Qualification or relevant experience

Certificate IV in Mental Health or related discipline or willingness to work towards.
Mental health First Aid Certificate or willingness to work towards

Knowledge and skills

Demonstrated ability to:

Build strong relationships and develop an understanding of others in order to motivate them and confidently address conflict situations
Use sound analytical approaches and exercise good judgment to make timely and well-informed decisions
Explain concepts in an accessible manner, produce reports on relevant issues and provide a sound basis for decision-making
Gain respect from stakeholders using effective negotiation skills
Adapt to changes in the work environment and effectively meet new challenges
Show perseverance in achieving objectives and cope effectively with setbacks and problems.

Pre-employment checks:

Employment will be subject to pre-employment security checks, including:

Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

Valid driving license

For More Information:
Position contact: Priestley Obed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 702 741

Mentor

Position Title: Mentor
Program: Through-Care
Vacancy: part-time/ full time (various)
Organization: Yeddung Murra
Location: Fadden, ACT

The Benefits of Mentoring

Nearly 1002 adults are released from ACT prisons each year. Almost all of them will eventually be released—and unless something changes, more than half will not be successful in re-entering their communities and will return to prison. It is estimated over $0.85 million dollars will be saved per year for 5 prisoners and $1.3 million dollars will be saved for 8 inmates avoiding recidivism. (The costing estimates are based on data provided by ABC news 30 January 2014 with an estimated cost of $465 per prisoner per day)

Mentoring program is an attempt to reduce recidivism and to help people avoid re-offending by promoting smooth transition back into the community.

Both Mentors and Mentees will be benefited by this program

Benefits for Mentees

Provides impartial advice and encouragement
Develops a supportive relationship
Assists with problem solving
Improves self-confidence
Offers professional development
Encourages reflection on practice

Benefits for Mentors

Opportunity to reflect on own practice
Enhances job satisfaction
Develops professional relationships
Enhances peer recognition
It uses mentors experience, making it available to a new person
It widens mentors understanding of the organisation and the way it works
It enables mentors to practice interpersonal skills
It provides personal satisfaction through supporting the development of others

The program has been targeted to assist the participant in obtaining meaningful employment, raising his education level, improving his attitude towards himself and others; and increasing his ability to function and participate in his community in a socially acceptable manner.

Where a prisoner is without strong connections, they are prone to stress and reinforcing feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.

Yeddung Mura is committed to the concept of a second chance for offenders and will work with stakeholders to seek the provision of such.

Mentor Roles and Responsibilities

Role

Participate in a positive mentoring experience that supports the Mentee(s) towards good pathways.
Contribute experience and wisdom on life issues by increasing the Mentee(s) practical knowledge
Establish a good relationship with assigned Mentee(s)
Build a relationship of mutual trust and respect
Provide support to build confidence and expand life skills by providing an opportunity for deeper thinking, reflection and guidance
Facilitate group mentoring and individual mentoring sessions in accordance with the needs of the group
Provide honest, authentic and constructive feedback

Responsibilities

Make a necessary 12 months commitment to the program
Attend the Yeddung Mura Mentoring Orientation Training Session
Meet allocated mentee(s) for at least one hour every month for 12 months
Link mentee(s) with any broad opportunities that may arise during the twelve-month program
Provide general feedback about mentees’ progress to achieve the objective of the program
Provide information necessary for Yeddung Mura evaluation of the program.

Requirements

A desire to be Yeddung Mura Mentor and be willing to support a mentee
First aid mental health certificate
Working with Vulnerable people card
Understanding of Yeddung Mura policies and procedures

Time Commitment

At least one hour every month for 12 months
Determine and self-regulate any extra time required for one-on-one mentoring between Mentor and Mentee(s)

Meeting Place

The Mentoring Sessions will be held at a place determined by the mentor/mentee.

Pre-employment checks
Employment will be subject to pre-employment security checks, including:

Referrals from community elders

For More Information:
Position contact: Priestley Obed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 702 741

Volunteer

Position Title: Volunteer
Program: Through-Care
Vacancy: part-time/ full time (various)
Organization: Yeddung Murra
Location: Fadden, ACT

Volunteering in Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal corporation provides an opportunity for anyone to get involved in their community to assist detainees and their families. we are always ready to welcome new team members.

By joining the team you will get the opportunity to:

Contribute your skills
Help us raise money for those in need.
Provide relief in times of crisis and care where it’s needed most.
Brighten someone by offering them friendship

A minimum commitment of just four hours a week is required to volunteer.

No experience is necessary and all training is provided.

We invite volunteers from various backgrounds and experience levels, so if you have some spare time and want to give back to your community we’d love to hear from you.

For More Information:
Position contact: Priestley Obed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 702 741

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