Mental Health & Peer Support Specialist

Centacare Catholic Family Services; Adelaide; Híbrido; AUD 53.000 - 76.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous salary packaging

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4 Weeks Paid Annual Leave

Discounts on health insurance throughB

Competitive remuneration SCHADS Level

Descripción de la vacante

Centacare Catholic Family Services in Port Adelaide is seeking a Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker to support individuals facing mental health challenges. The role offers permanent part-time (0.8FTE) hours, working across ICS and NAPS programs to promote wellbeing and independence.

Experience can be professional or based on lived experience, with emphasis on empathy, trauma‑informed care, and recovery‑oriented practice. Abilities to engage with NDIS, housing, and health services are valued.

Formación

• Build trust and connection with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Stay calm under pressure and respond to crises with care.
• Understand trauma‑informed and recovery‑oriented practice.
• Navigate community services, the NDIS, and support networks.
• Keep clear, confidential records and use digital systems confidently.

Responsabilidades

• Provide person‑centred support through goal setting, recovery planning, and emotional encouragement.
• Help clients access services including health, housing, NDIS, and community supports.
• Support clients through crisis situations with calm, flexible, and trauma‑informed care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records using electronic systems.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, carers, and service providers.
• Contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive, and responsive service environment.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Recovery-oriented practice

Crisis support

Educación

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Descripción del empleo

Centacare Catholic Family Services in Port Adelaide is seeking a Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker to support individuals facing mental health challenges. The role offers permanent part-time (0.8FTE) hours, working across ICS and NAPS programs to promote wellbeing and independence.

Experience can be professional or based on lived experience, with emphasis on empathy, trauma‑informed care, and recovery‑oriented practice. Abilities to engage with NDIS, housing, and health services are valued.