Senior Peer Worker
Core
Provide psychosocial support to young people experiencing emotional or mental distress using lived experience of recovery from suicidality or distress.
Role type
Senior Peer Worker (Mental Health)
Builds
Support and safety plans for young people
Domain
Mental health / Youth services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lived experience of recovery from suicidality/emotional distress, Peer support practice, Risk assessment, Safety planning, Trauma-informed practice, Documentation, Child protection legislation knowledge
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Mental Health or Mental Health Peer Work, Driver's license
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships with young people and families, Provide peer support grounded in lived experience, Collaborate to develop support plans, Contribute to risk assessments and safety plans, Mentor team members and students, Work with community services for coordinated support
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC