About the roleAs a peer support worker, you will draw on your lived experience and understanding of mental health to deliver group activities and programs that support individuals living with mental illness, using a compassionate, person-centred approach.In your role as a peer support worker, you will use your personal journey of mental health recovery to inspire optimism and empower others. By offering trauma-informed support, you will create a safe space where lived experience is recognised as a vital foundation for healing and connection.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:providing empathetic, person-centred support to individuals living with mental health challengesenhancing access to mental health services and improving health outcomes across the region, with a focus on equity and inclusionbuilding and maintaining collaborative relationships with community members and key stakeholdersreducing reliance on acute and intensive mental health services by supporting early intervention and recovery strategiescontributing to the development and delivery of recovery-oriented group programs grounded in lived experiencefacilitating group-based activities that promote connection, skill-building, and mental wellbeingIf you''re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, we invite you to apply for the peer support worker position at selectability.About youTo be considered for this rewarding role you will have:highly developed person-centred communication skillsexcellent communication skillsability to work under minimal supervision with the capacity to exercise initiative in the application of work processes and procedures and establish objectives and outcomesa demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassionpositive, can-do attitudeRole requirements lived experience with mental health recoverycertificate IV in Mental health or equivalent (desirable)current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain)a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licenceroadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insuranceAbout the offerThe peer support worker is a casual position based in Townsville.We offer a range of benefits including:hourly rate of $ $ superup to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefitsaccess to fitness passportflexible working arrangementscareer pathways and opportunities for developmentemployee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employeesApplying If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.If you would like more information, please contact selectability''s HR Townsville Teamon or by email About usselectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland.We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Peer Support Worker