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 services for youth
Required skills
Lived experience of recovery from suicidality/emotional distress, peer support with youth, trauma-informed practice, risk assessment, safety planning, mentorship, community service collaboration, 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, families, and carers; Provide peer support grounded in lived experience; Collaborate to develop and review support plans; Contribute to risk assessments and safety plans; Mentor team members and students; Coordinate with community services; Participate in service improvement activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
