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Melbourne City Mission is a leading not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to support vulnerable individuals and communities. Our mission is to empower people to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mental Health Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist, you will work closely with young people aged 12-25 who are experiencing mental health issues and homelessness. Your role will involve providing non-clinical, holistic care and support to help young people achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities- Provide peer support to young people aged 12-25 who are experiencing mental health issues and homelessness
- Collaborate with Frontyard staff to co-facilitate programs aimed at increasing the skills and capacity of young people accessing the service
- Provide education from a lived experience to help young people better understand and navigate service systems, support options, and increase the capacity of the organisation to respond to the needs of young people
- Participate in advocacy around collective issues at an organisational, community and/or leadership level
- Co-facilitate the delivery of events for key dates across the annual calendar
- A relevant qualification in peer work, youth work, community development or similar and/or experience in peer mental health work
- A lived experience of mental health services, preferably in Victoria
- Ability to use own life experience to provide support to young people and build their hope for the future
- An understanding of the key issues affecting people with multiple and complex needs including mental ill health, homelessness, disabilities, alcohol and other drug issues, health and safety issues and social connection
- A strong commitment to recovery-based practice
- Knowledge of homelessness and other community services for young people
- An understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft programs
- Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
- Supportive learning and development environment
- Culture of continuous improvement
- National Police check
- Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
- Valid Victorian Drivers licence
- Right to Work in Australia
- Up to date with COVID-19 Vaccinations or valid medical exemption
