Peer Support Worker

The Trustee For The Salvation Army Victoria Property Trust

Frankston, VIC, Australia
Social, community, home care + disability services...
Part-time (22.8 hours)
Lived or living experience of homelessness
Ability to engage vulnerable people with complex needs
Current vic drivers licence
The Salvation Army is seeking a Peer Support Worker to utilize their lived experience of homelessness to assist clients in the Journey to Social Inclusion program. The role involves providing client-centered support, collaborating with case managers, and helping clients transition from homelessness to stable housing

Job Summary

  • The role utilizes personal lived experience of homelessness to build trust and assist clients in transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.
  • Staff work collaboratively with Case Managers to support clients in achieving goals through mentoring, emotional support, and skill building over a period of up to 3 years.
  • The organization offers salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free, generous paid parental leave, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

Matching Summary

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The Salvation Army is seeking a Peer Support Worker to utilize their lived experience of homelessness to assist clients in the Journey to Social Inclusion program. The role involves providing client-centered support, collaborating with case managers, and helping clients transition from homelessness to stable housing.

Salary

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 3; Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit; Generous Paid Parental leave and Purchased Leave Scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived or living experience of homelessness
  • Ability to engage vulnerable people with complex needs
  • Current VIC drivers licence

Nice-to-have

  • Strong commitment to social justice and human rights
  • Tertiary qualification in Peer Work or Community Services
  • Experience in mental health or AOD support

Key Requirements

  • Current VIC drivers licence
  • Working with Children Check
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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