Peer Worker – LGBTQIA+
Core
A full-time peer worker role using lived experience to connect LGBTQIA+ and First Nations participants to affirming, culturally safe mental health supports and the NDIS.
Role type
Lived Experience Wellbeing and Community Connection worker (Peer Worker)
Builds
Safe entry pathways into psychosocial services, NDIS, and ongoing mental health supports for LGBTQIA+ and First Nations communities.
Domain
Mental health and disability support services in Australia
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience of mental health recovery, intake management, one-on-one support, group program facilitation, community link building, needs assessment, referral coordination
Preferred skills
Experience working with First Nations communities, experience with LGBTQIA+ communities, NDIS Worker Orientation Module certification
Technologies
NDIS system, psychosocial support frameworks
Responsibilities
Manage intake for new participants, provide one-on-one support, run group programs, facilitate referrals to services, conduct needs assessments, coordinate entry into mental health services
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC