Peer Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Be Recruitment Full time

Female Identified role
- Sydney Inner West
- $42.55ph + super
- To perform this role it is essential that the person is female. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement._
- Be recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a _
**_Peer_**:

- _
**_Mental Health Support Worker (Lived Experience) _**:

- to join a leading Not for Profit and within a specialist homelessness program._
- This program develops housing pathways for those experiencing homelessness in the Sydney region. This role will work closely with the Homelessness Outreach Support Team at DCJ to support people sleeping rough to be rapidly housed and provides post-crisis wrap around support._

**_The role:_**
- Learn about the consumers’ interests, their connections with family and friends, and work with the consumer in building their capacity to be part of their community
- Assist with consumer intake, assessment and referral processes
- Assist consumers in navigating the system and finding the best possible support available for them within the community or local health system
- Help develop a safety plan to allow to return home safely
- Provide advocacy when required
- Provide follow up after an episode of care
- Draw upon your understanding and belief in strength based, recovery orientated models of service

**_Essential criteria_**
- Lived experience of homelessness and demonstrated experience of recovery
- Qualification in Mental Health, Community Services or similar.
- Demonstrated experience supporting clients with complex mental health needs
- Knowledge of and commitment to working in a person-centred recovery-oriented approach
- The ability to remain calm in a crisis and respond appropriately
- Ability to relate to a range of people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Current unrestricted NSW driver’s license


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