Youth IPS Peer Worker: Career & Hope Coach

Youturn; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Youturn in Port Augusta is inviting expressions of interest for the IPS Vocational Peer Worker role. This position blends lived experience with practical support to help young people pursue employment, education and study goals.

You will build authentic relationships and work within a multidisciplinary team, drawing on your recovery journey to foster hope and belief in what's possible for their future. We welcome applicants who can share relevant qualifications or training and who are passionate

Qualifications

• Have lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery.
• Passionate about helping young people achieve work, study and life goals.
• Ability to build authentic, trusting relationships and inspire hope in others.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Bring relevant experience, training or qualifications to support peer work.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to pursue employment and education goals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver peer support.
• Share lived experience to foster hope and self-determination.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Motivational interviewing

Job description

Youturn in Port Augusta is inviting expressions of interest for the IPS Vocational Peer Worker role. This position blends lived experience with practical support to help young people pursue employment, education and study goals.

You will build authentic relationships and work within a multidisciplinary team, drawing on your recovery journey to foster hope and belief in what's possible for their future. We welcome applicants who can share relevant qualifications or training and who are passionate