Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Caboolture, Queensland, Australia Stride Full time
About Us

Stride is a leading provider of mental health services, specializing in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.

About the Service

Our Safe Space program offers a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress. This program allows individuals to:

  • Identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department for low-risk individuals
  • Access support from trained mental health professionals within their community, outside a clinical setting.
Role Overview

As a Peer Worker, you will sit with guests in distress and discomfort, taking a collaborative approach to supporting people to identify and connect with support they need and want. You will utilize your peer support skills, including purposeful storytelling, to connect with guests and promote hope and recovery.

  • Utilize your personal lived experience of suicidal crisis recovery to connect with guests and provide support of evidence-based strategies underpinned by recovery-oriented principles
  • Carry out brief interventions, including psychosocial support, safety planning, recovery/wellness planning, sensory modulation techniques, and advocacy
  • Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and services, such as ambulance and local mental health teams
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Hold or be willing to work towards a Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work, including elective CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  • Personal lived experience of suicidality and recovery, with a proactive approach to managing your wellbeing
  • Ability to think and act calmly, and deal sensitively with distressed people
  • Demonstrate effective listening, communication skills, empathy, and the capacity to relate to others with dignity and respect
What We Offer

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. We are an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We offer:

  • Casual opportunity available
  • Paying on SCHADS Level 3 plus Super
  • May be eligible for salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax-free)
  • Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food, and fitness)
  • Excellent training and career development
  • Supportive team environment

Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others.



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