Peer Practitioner

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time $76,372 - $134,374
Job Title: Peer Practitioner

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Peer Practitioner. This is an opportunity to draw on your lived or living experience of mental health and/or alcohol and drug challenges to provide person-centred, recovery-focused support.

You will work alongside individuals to build daily living skills, strengthen social connections, and foster a sense of purpose. Your role will involve using your expertise to offer hope and support others on their recovery journey.

About the Role:

This is a full-time, fixed-term position within the Individual Recovery Support Program (IRSP) in Cairns. The IRSP is an outreach service that supports people aged 18 and over who are experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to live independently and well in the community.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in regular training, peer co-reflection, and professional development to strengthen your practice. You will also be able to contribute to co-design and service improvement, championing the voice and leadership of people with lived experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Use your lived/living experience of mental ill health and recovery to build connection, offer hope, and support others on their recovery journey.
  • Deliver high-quality services to respond to the unique needs of individuals, offering a flexible and person-centred approach.
  • Provide resources and support to help individuals foster positive relationships with those important to them.
  • Support individuals to navigate services and connect with community supports that help them build confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.
What We're Looking For:
  • Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, is desirable but not required.
  • Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) are required in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health-related field as designated by Mind Australia.
  • Previous experience in using lived experience and expertise in a dedicated Peer role strongly desirable.
  • Experience, expertise, and/or desire to work directly with individuals with mental health issues, as well as their families and carers.
Benefits:
  • Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses.
  • Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
  • Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.

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