Peer Practitioner (Internal Applicants Only)
* Utilise your lived/living experience of mental health challenges to support service users achieve recovery and wellness goals
* Internal Opportunity | SCHADS Level 3
* Fixed-term, part-time (30 hours/week) until 30 June 2027 | 24/7 rotating roster
* Kwelena Step-Up Step-Down residential service | Rockingham Location
Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.
The role requires flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including night shifts, weekdays, weekends, and sleepovers.
About the role
We are seeking a self‐motivated, empathetic Peer Practitioner for fixed‐term, part‐time opportunity (30 hours/week) to join our Step‐Up Step‐Down residential service in Rockingham. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will utilise the learnings from lived/living experience of mental health and/or alcohol and drug challenges to provide intensive, person‐centred, recovery‐oriented support to people, empowering them to identify their goals and take steps toward recovery.
Key responsibilities
* Use your lived/living experience of mental ill health and recovery to build connection, offer hope, and support others on their recovery journey.
* Deliver high‐quality services to respond to the unique needs of people, offering a flexible and person‐centred approach.
* Provide resources and support to help people foster positive relationships with those important to them.
* Participate in regular training, peer co‐reflection, and professional development to strengthen your practice.
* Support people to navigate services and connect with community supports that help them build confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.
* Actively contribute to co‐design and service improvement, championing the voice and leadership of people with lived experience.
What you'll bring
* Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) are required in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health related field as designated by Mind.
* Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, is desirable but not required.
* Previous experience in using lived experience and expertise in a dedicated Peer role strongly desirable.
* Valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
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