Peer Support Worker - SESLHD MHS
About the job
The Peer Support Worker for the Youth Brief Intervention Service is a vital part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting young individuals on their mental health journey. This job focuses on providing compassionate, recovery-oriented support to those experiencing mental health crises, ensuring they receive the care they need. The team values collaboration and inclusivity, creating a welcoming environment for both staff and consumers.
You'll be responsible for
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Providing peer support
Offering high-quality recovery-oriented, trauma-informed support to young people accessing the Youth Brief Intervention Service.👥
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team to support young consumers with mental health challenges.🔗
Facilitating access to services
Supporting young people in accessing services to address underlying factors contributing to their distress.Key criteria
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Personal lived experience of mental health crisis
Ability to use personal experience to support others at risk of suicide.View
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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Willingness to complete certification within 18 months of starting.View
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Experience with trauma-informed support
Demonstrated ability to apply recovery-oriented principles in crisis situations.View
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