Mental Health and Peer workers
Core
Supporting individuals with lived experience of mental health issues to achieve recovery goals through direct service delivery, mentoring, and skill development.
Role type
Peer Worker / Mental Health Worker (casual)
Builds
Community access and in-home supports for people with mental health issues
Domain
Mental health and social support services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
lived experience of mental health issues, recovery-oriented practice, key worker facilitation, skill development coaching, Microsoft Office, data information management
Preferred skills
Certificate 111 in relevant field, Australian Driver's Licence
Responsibilities
Facilitate discussions regarding individual needs and goals, support attendance at appointments, encourage development of domestic and independence skills, model strong work ethic, follow direction of senior staff
Seniority
Casual, hands-on IC