Peer Support Worker – Safe Haven & Recovery (PT)

iA Financial Group; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Free external confidential counselling

Volunteering opportunities

Additional annual leave

Extra leave incl. Thank You Day & Work

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking a Peer Support Worker for the Safe Haven team in Broken Hill. You will use your lived experience to provide compassionate, non-judgemental support to people in psychological distress or suicidal crisis in a welcoming, non-clinical setting.

This role involves working with clinicians, developing recovery and safety plans, connecting people to services, running group activities, and maintaining accurate case notes and reports.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and/or lived experience of suicidal crisis or caring for someone.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries and recovery-oriented practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to obtain, or hold, a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• Capacity to work rostered hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• National police history check, referee checks and suitability to work with children/vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage people in distress or suicidal crisis in a safe, supportive environment.
• Work with clinicians to ensure appropriate supports are in place.
• Build trusting relationships to foster hope, connection and recovery.
• Share lived experience to support and inspire others.
• Assist consumers to develop recovery and safety plans.
• Connect people with community supports and networks.
• Provide individual and group peer support activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders to support positive client outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case notes, safety plans and reports.
• Participate in team learning, mentoring, and community engagement.

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Job description

Mission Australia is seeking a Peer Support Worker for the Safe Haven team in Broken Hill. You will use your lived experience to provide compassionate, non-judgemental support to people in psychological distress or suicidal crisis in a welcoming, non-clinical setting.

This role involves working with clinicians, developing recovery and safety plans, connecting people to services, running group activities, and maintaining accurate case notes and reports.