The Opportunityheadspace Malvern is seeking a peer support worker to provide one-on-one and group based support for young people aged 12-25years. Position to start in January 2022. ResponsibilitiesUse own lived experience of mental health and recover to provide hope, information, support and advise to young people, their family/friendsEncourage and facilitate referrals for young people into internal and external services, and support young people to access online supports where appropriateEngage with young people in the local community who may find it difficult to access/engage with services, including headspace priority populationsand clinical reviewsProvide support to young people who are on a waitlist for other services at headspace Malvern Skills & ExperienceIdentify as having lived experience of mental health or alcohol and other drug useRelevant training/qualifications in peer support (eg: Certificate in Peer support program or similar)At least two years’ experience delivering peer support services in a paid or volunteer capacity (experience working with young people is preferred)Experience and confidence to co-facilitate a peer support group, identify any risk issues and seek support from clinical staff where requiredExperience and confidence to work one-on-one with young people to provide support, information and assistance in relation to their recovery goalsUnderstanding of the Intentional Peer Support model and its use in mental health services Culture & BenefitsPeople love working at Access Health & Community because we offer:Generous salary packaging opportunitiesOpportunity to purchase additional leaveCommitment to work-life balancePaid parental leaveAnnual Leave LoadingStaff Well-being InitiativesMonthly RDO (for full time employees) About Access Health & CommunityWe are a not for profit community health organisation operating in over twelve locations across Melbourne. With caring at our centre, our mission is to build healthier lives together with our communities and deliver excellent health services for all. AccessHC delivers medical, health and community services for all ages. We employ over 250 employees across Eastern Melbourne. To ApplyPlease submit your application through Seek including your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. The selection criteria MUST be addressed in the cover letter for your application to be considered.Please refer to the position description on the website for the key selection criteria and further information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/ Applications close: Thursday 16th December, 2022 Access Health and Community is a Child Safe OrganisationAccess Health and Community is committed to protecting the health and safety of our workers and those who attend our services. As per Access policy and the Victorian Government public health order, successful applicants will need to provide evidence of their COVID Vaccination prior to appointment.Access Health and Community is a provider of disability services. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Screening Check and if necessary, an International Police check prior to any appointment. Access Health and Community actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples and people from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgroundPosition Description AUDMelbourne