• Job no: 6Y9JK

headspace Early Psychosis is a specialist early intervention program for young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis, or at high risk of developing psychosis. The multidisciplinary team provide assessment, case management and functional recovery interventions.

About us:

We’re leaders in mental health service delivery, specializing in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on the next stage of our journey, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride.

On offer:

• Based in Meadowbrook, QLD
• Permanent, Part time (0.4 FTE) opportunity available
• Paying on SCHADs Level 3 plus Super
• Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Paid parental leave support
• Company rewards scheme
• Excellent training & career development

Role overview:

Are you someone with a passion for utilising your own lived experience of youth mental health challenges, to help others through their own recovery and wellbeing journey. Along with the ability to mentor and guide, you will have the following skills and experience: 

• If you have been a Youth Peer Support Worker previously, great! If not, you will be excited about learning to facilitate groups and provide individual support in a safe, inclusive way 
• A collaborative, open approach – this is a newly developed team, so you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to developing the culture and environment 
• Strong communication and engagement skills - you will be having individual and group discussions with a range of young people. Being an active listener is also important 
• Appropriate sharing of your own lived experience, working within professional boundaries and positive role-modelling 
• Can easily talk to your peers but also switch gears to talk and advocate within a team of clinical professionals 
• Understanding of your own triggers, self-care and self-reflection, and being open when you require support 
• Good computer skills, use of Microsoft Suite and Client Management Systems 

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Cert IV in a Community services related discipline (ideally a completed Bachelors or Diploma)
• Lived experience of supporting a young person during their first episode of psychosis and/or other significant mental health challenges.
• Willingness and ability to share your lived experience in a clear, safe, and purposeful way that describes the strategies and factors that have contributed to your own recovery journey.
• A broad understanding of the perspectives, experiences and impact of psychosis or significant mental illness has young people and their families/Carers or significant others.
• Desirable to have experience facilitating or co-facilitating recovery or support groups
• The ability to work autonomously, under supervision and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated effective listening, empathy and communication skills
• Excellent negotiation, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to work to time frames, meet deadlines, and work in challenging situations.
• Competence with Microsoft Office
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 
• Current Driver's license

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement. 

Stride is an inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.

Any queries please email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Peer Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.