Universal Aftercare Peer Worker

Wellways

Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
Base: schads level 4b ($43.08-46.35ph) + 25% casua...
Lived experience of suicidal crisis or attempt
Trauma informed peer practice principles
Effective communication with diverse backgrounds
The role focuses on connecting with individuals through shared lived experience to empower their recovery journey without clinical therapy

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on connecting with individuals through shared lived experience to empower their recovery journey without clinical therapy.
  • Wellways offers a salary packaging option allowing up to $15,899 in pre-tax allocations plus meal and entertainment allowances.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to utilize their lived experience in a safe, purposeful manner aligned with peer practice values.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on connecting with individuals through shared lived experience to empower their recovery journey without clinical therapy.

Salary

Base: SCHADS Level 4B ($43.08-46.35ph) + 25% casual loading; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Superannuation, Salary Packaging, Meal Allowance, EAP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived experience of suicidal crisis or attempt
  • Trauma informed peer practice principles
  • Effective communication with diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to write case notes and reports
  • Valid Driver's Licence and travel capability

Nice-to-have

  • Previous designated peer work role experience
  • Experience working with children and young people
  • Strong community network building skills
  • Grass root approach to community engagement

Key Requirements

  • Right to work within Australia
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
  • Satisfactory National Police Records Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Working with Children's Check (Employee/Paid)

Work Rights

Must have right to work within Australia

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