Peer Support Worker - Melbourne, Australia - Be Recruitment Group

Be Recruitment Group

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Work within a very reputable NfP

Great opportunities to develop professionally

- $71, $76, Super + Salary Packaging

Be recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a

Peer

Mental Health Support Worker (Lived Experience) to join a leading Not for Profit.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

They work alongside a multidisciplinary team, engaging consumers actively and providing emotional support.
Peer Support Workers contribute to service delivery aspects such as intake interviews, service promotion, partnership work, and case reviews.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engage consumers, building trusting relationships and providing support through outreach and centerbased activities.
Learn about consumers' interests, connections, and assist in building their capacity to be part of the community.
Provide emotional support by sharing lessons from personal lived experiences and promoting strengthbased, recoveryoriented models.
Participate in team activities, ensuring continuity of care and comprehensive service provision.
Cooperate with a multidisciplinary team, engage in reflective practice, and contribute to service evaluations.

THE PERSON:

Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Attributes_
Valid Australian Driver License and access to a personal vehicle.
Working with Children Check and Police Check.

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_Lived experience of mental illness, mental health crisis, or caring for someone with mental illness

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Experience in the public or private mental health system.
Computer literacy, strong written and verbal communication skills.
Mental Health Qualification (Certificate IV level or above) or willing to obtain within 2 years.

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