Base: up to $40.62 ph (schdas level 3b); bonus/equ...
Lived experience of distress and recovery
Support participants to build social and community connections
Recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care
This is a designated Lived Experience role, where your personal experience of distress and recovery will play a vital role in supporting others on their recovery journey
Job Summary
This is a designated Lived Experience role, where your personal experience of distress and recovery will play a vital role in supporting others on their recovery journey.
The Brief Distress Peer Recovery Worker supports early identification of people experiencing distress within the community and provides short-term recovery support.
Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity.
Matching Summary
This is a designated Lived Experience role, where your personal experience of distress and recovery will play a vital role in supporting others on their recovery journey.
Salary
Base: Up to $40.62 per hour (SCHDAS Level 3B); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: leave loading + Salary Packaging
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lived experience of distress and recovery
Support participants to build social and community connections
Recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care
Use lived experience to support and inspire
Nice-to-have
Facilitating groups or supporting people
Passion for supporting people to build independence
Key Requirements
Cert IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field