Mental Health and Peer workers
Core
Peer workers and Mental Health workers support individuals with lived experience of mental health issues to achieve recovery goals and independence through direct service delivery and mentorship.
Role type
Peer Worker / Mental Health Worker
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, domestic and independence skills training, Microsoft Office, data information management
Preferred skills
Certificate 111 in relevant field, Australian Driver's Licence
Responsibilities
Facilitate discussions on individual needs and goals, encourage shared learning and skill development, support attendance at appointments, model strong work ethic, follow direction of senior staff
Seniority
Casual, hands-on IC