Support Worker (Lived Experience)
Core
Support men exiting custody, AOD rehab, or at risk of homelessness by building trust, stabilizing housing, and connecting them to community services using shared lived experience.
Role type
Support Worker (Lived Experience)
Builds
Case plans and client connections to housing and community supports
Domain
Social services / Justice system / Homelessness / AOD recovery
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience in justice system/homelessness/AOD recovery, case plan implementation, community service coordination, trauma-informed care, cultural safety
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Community Services, self-reflection, teamwork
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Build trust and meaningful relationships with men, Support the implementation of case plans and coordinate access to services, Help men access housing, services, and build connections in the community, Co-facilitate wellbeing and inclusion activities, Maintain accurate client records, Work collaboratively with case managers and the wider support team
Seniority
Casual, hands-on IC