Peer Support Worker

UnitingCare Queensland

Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Base: $88k + super; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
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Background in local farming community
Certificate in community services or relevant qualifications
Positive blue card required
** UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Peer Support Worker for its Farmer to Farmer Support Program, aimed at providing mental health support to farmers facing challenges such as isolation and disasters. The role requires a background in the farming community, relevant qualifications, and offers a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements and attractive salary packaging options. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves providing meaningful peer support to farmers facing isolation, difficult weather conditions, and other mental health challenges through a Farmer-to-Farmer Support Program.
  • Employees will engage in outreach and case management to reduce distress for farmers impacted by crisis and disaster across multiple Queensland shires.
  • The organization offers significant benefits including NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 plus meal entertainment allowances, flexible work arrangements, and paid parental leave.

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** UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Peer Support Worker for its Farmer to Farmer Support Program, aimed at providing mental health support to farmers facing challenges such as isolation and disasters. The role requires a background in the farming community, relevant qualifications, and offers a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements and attractive salary packaging options. **

Salary

Base: $88k + Super; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals & entertainment + kilometres reimbursed

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Background in local farming community
  • Certificate in Community Services or relevant qualifications
  • Positive Blue Card required
  • Open Drivers Licence with off-road vehicle access
  • Willingness to undergo criminal history check

Nice-to-have

  • Tertiary qualification in Mental Health field
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ASIST
  • Previous experience in similar peer support role
  • Lifeline Telephone Counselling Course completion
  • Relevant Case Management experience

Key Requirements

  • Certificate in Community Services
  • Psychological First Aid training
  • Valid Blue Card
  • Open Drivers Licence
  • Access to off-road vehicle

Work Rights

Not specified

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