Lived Experience Peer Worker
Core
Support individuals experiencing mental health challenges and homelessness in the Supported Housing Program by sharing lived experience to foster connection, hope, and recovery.
Role type
Lived Experience Peer Worker (Casual)
Builds
Supported Housing Program services for people with mental health and homelessness challenges
Domain
Mental health, homelessness, and community support in Australia
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, knowledge of mental health/AOD/homelessness sector in Northern Territory, understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice, ability to model self-advocacy, practical support skills
Preferred skills
NT Working with children check, strong communication skills, ability to engage with diverse backgrounds
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Walk alongside participants in their recovery journey, support new participants during induction, contribute to group activities, assist with community engagement, safely transport participants to appointments, offer information on community resources, model self-advocacy, uphold dignity and healthy boundaries
Seniority
Casual, entry-level peer support