Senior Peer Support Specialist

1 week ago


Young, Australia Grand Pacific Health Full time
About the Role

Grand Pacific Health is seeking an experienced Senior Peer Worker to join our team at the Medicare Mental Health Centre, Young. As a Senior Peer Worker, you will play a vital role in providing open, appropriate, and effective support to individuals accessing or considering connection to Head to Health services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide peer support to individuals, drawing on your own life experience of mental health and personal recovery.
  • Support the peer worker team as a role model and mentor.
  • Participate in goal setting activities with consumers to promote self-pride and daily schedules.
  • Identify opportunities for consumers to learn and build self-esteem.
  • Provide encouragement and support to access supports.
  • Keep timely case notes and complete required documentation.
  • Participate in team meetings and case review meetings.
  • Collaborate with other members of the Medicare Mental Health Young team and external services to maximize care outcomes for consumers.

Requirements:

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Peer Worker role.
  • Direct lived experience of life-changing mental health challenges and/or mental health service use as well as periods of healing and personal recovery.
  • Commitment to safely and purposely share lived experience to engender hope and support others on their personal recovery journey.

What We Offer:

  • A permanent full-time position with the opportunity to enjoy a rostered day off each month.
  • A $5000 sign-on bonus.
  • Flexible work arrangements to find your best work-life balance.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Regular supervision and support.
  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900 in living expenses and an additional benefit of up to $2650 in meals and entertainment.


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