Peer Support Worker - Mental Health (Lived Experience)

Be recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Peer Mental HealthSupport Worker (Lived Experience) to join a leading Not for Profit.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• They work alongside a multidisciplinary team, engaging consumers actively and providing emotional support.
• Peer Support Workers contribute to service delivery aspects such as intake interviews, service promotion, partnership work, and case reviews.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage consumers, building trusting relationships and providing support through outreach and center-based activities.
• Learn about consumers' interests, connections, and assist in building their capacity to be part of the community.
• Provide emotional support by sharing lessons from personal Lived Experiences and promoting strength-based, recovery-oriented models.
• Participate in team activities, ensuring continuity of care and comprehensive service provision.
• Cooperate with a multi-disciplinary team, engage in reflective practice, and contribute to service evaluations.

THE PERSON: Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Valid Australian Driver License and access to a personal vehicle.
• Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Lived experience of mental illness, Mental Health crisis, or caring for someone with mental illness.
• Experience in the public or private Mental Health system.
• Computer literacy, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mental Health Qualification (Certificate IV level or above) or willing to obtain within 2 years. 

Feel free to contact *****@berecruitment.com.au

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