Headspace Youth Support Worker-lived Experience
5 days ago
**Be part of the headspace mission to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young Australians aged 12-25. Based in Port Adelaide**
**The Role**
Centacare, as the lead agency of a consortium-based model, is responsible for operating the headspace, Port Adelaide program. headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation. The headspace mission is to improve the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young Australians aged 12-25.
The Youth Support Worker - Lived Experience will provide brief, non-clinical peer support to individuals either face to face or via telephone and utilise Lived Experience practise theories including personal recovery, trauma-centred, strengths-based, social theory, humanistic and holistic perspective.
See attached Position Description for full details.
**What you need to bring**
**Essential**
- Minimum qualification Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or equivalent)
- Lived experience of a mental illness and demonstrated significant mental health recovery
- Proven experience working with young people experiencing emerging and diagnosed mental health concerns
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid South Australian driver's licence
- Ability to do some work outside of standard hours when required
**Desirable**
- Previous experience in co-facilitating groups or workshops
- Degree in relevant Human Services discipline
- Experience using Mastercare client management system
**What's in it for you**
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 4.1, $39.26 per hour + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Work in a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment
- Longstanding and reputable organisation
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
**Who we are**
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story
**How to Apply**
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicole Wilson, Manager on 08 8215 6740.
**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.**
With respect, no agencies please.
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