Family Peer Practitioner
Core
A peer practitioner supporting children, young people, and families with mental health challenges using a strengths-based, recovery-oriented approach.
Role type
Peer Practitioner (Mental Health)
Builds
Person-centred care and support services within the Head to Health Kids Hub
Domain
Mental Health / Child and Family Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, strengths-based approach, recovery-oriented approach, engagement with children and families, working in fast-paced environments, child-friendly setting experience
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Engage meaningfully with children, young people, and families to provide support, hope, and empowerment; act as a positive role model for recovery; collaborate with staff and partners to deliver person-centred care; reduce stigma associated with mental health challenges; develop mutual relationships with clients and families.
Seniority
Individual Contributor