Lived Experience Peer Practitioner - Part-Time Geelong

One Door; Geelong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.

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Job summary

Mind Australia in Geelong is seeking a compassionate Lived Experience Led – Peer Practitioner for a fixed-term, part-time role. You will work a rotating 24/7 roster, drawing on your lived experience to support others in recovery and wellbeing.

You will be supported by a high-skilled peer workforce and contribute to recovery-oriented practice. The role requires completing Intentional Peer Support training and may involve Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening checks.

Qualifications

• Must have lived/living experience of mental distress and recovery.
• Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core/Advanced Training is desirable.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support using Intentional Peer Support to walk with people during their stay.
• Model recovery-oriented practice from a peer/Lived Experience perspective.
• Assist with system navigation and linkages to community supports.

Skills

Lived experience

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Intentional Peer Support trainings

Job description

Mind Australia in Geelong is seeking a compassionate Lived Experience Led – Peer Practitioner for a fixed-term, part-time role. You will work a rotating 24/7 roster, drawing on your lived experience to support others in recovery and wellbeing.

You will be supported by a high-skilled peer workforce and contribute to recovery-oriented practice. The role requires completing Intentional Peer Support training and may involve Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening checks.