Youth Mental Health Peer Worker - Empower Young Lives

New Horizons; Gemeinde Au; Hybrid; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A community support organization in Austria is seeking a Youth Suicide Prevention Peer Worker. This role involves utilizing lived experience to empower young people navigating mental health issues, providing crucial support and fostering resilience. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health settings. The position offers a Defined Term contract until June 2026 and allows for flexible scheduling to ensure work-life balance.

Leistungen

Above award pay

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifikationen

• Utilizing personal lived experience to provide support.
• Experience in mental health or suicide prevention.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practices.

Aufgaben

• Foster relationships with young people using lived experience.
• Deliver trauma-informed psychosocial support.
• Assess needs and create individualised support plans.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate support

Trauma-informed practices

Strong communication

Ausbildung

Certificate IV, Diploma, or Degree in Peer Work, Mental Health, Social Work, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

A community support organization in Austria is seeking a Youth Suicide Prevention Peer Worker. This role involves utilizing lived experience to empower young people navigating mental health issues, providing crucial support and fostering resilience. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health settings. The position offers a Defined Term contract until June 2026 and allows for flexible scheduling to ensure work-life balance.