Senior Peer Worker – Crisis Support & Recovery Space

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Career training and development

Generous superannuation

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Health is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified, Advanced Peer Worker to support the Crisis Support Space within the Lived Experience Team. The role focuses on peer-led crisis intervention, recovery mentoring and consumer education.

As a valued Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will work to empower consumers, collaborate with carers and staff, and facilitate peer-based groups while modelling recovery and hope in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Ability to mentor and support Advanced Peer Workers.
• Strong communication and information-sharing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-led crisis support within the Crisis Support Space.
• Link consumers to services, carers and staff to promote recovery.
• Deliver psychoeducation programs and facilitate peer-based groups.

Skills

Group work

Psychoeducation

Peer support

Recovery coaching

Job description

Sunshine Coast Health is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified, Advanced Peer Worker to support the Crisis Support Space within the Lived Experience Team. The role focuses on peer-led crisis intervention, recovery mentoring and consumer education.

As a valued Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will work to empower consumers, collaborate with carers and staff, and facilitate peer-based groups while modelling recovery and hope in a supportive environment.