Peer Carer Support Facilitator - Wide Bay
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PEER CARER SUPPORT FACILITATOR
PERMANENT PART-TIME
BUNDABERG
Your Next Role!
RFQ are currently recruiting for a Permanent Part-Time 30.4 hours per week Peer Carer Support Facilitator for the Support for Family Friends and Significant Others of People at risk of suicide program. The program is a psychosocial support service delivered in the form of community outreach; focusing on supporting and empowering clients to build resilience and respond to crisis with the available supports within their community.
The Peer Carer Support Facilitator provides support to carers family members and friends of individuals at risk of Suicide. If you have Lived experience of caring for an individual experiencing a suicidal crisis and/or a suicide attempt please continue reading.
Why RFQ
At RFQ we are committed to providing a supportive collaborative and empowering environment where everyone can thrive by joining us you will:
- Be part of a program that values lived experience personal growth empowerment and lifelong learning.
- Have access to competitive hourly rates: $38.65 - $41.45 per hour depending on experience.
- Salary packaging benefits enhance your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15900 on general living expenses and additionally up to $2650 annual entertainment benefits. This includes access to novated leasing. Explore your cost-of-living savings HERE!
- Opportunities for a wide range of career and professional development.
No day is the same but it may include:
- Connecting individuals with appropriate mental health resources and assisting with access to services.
- Offering empathetic listening and emotional support to carers family members and friends and where appropriate education regarding mental health suicide prevention and coping strategies.
- Sharing personal experiences to foster understanding and connection.
- Maintaining accurate and timely written records in accordance with organisational requirements ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
You will need:
- Relevant qualifications (Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work) or relative experience in a similar role.
- Lived experience of supporting someone who is or had a suicidal crisis and/or a suicide attempt.
- Ability to facilitate support groups or workshops.
- Cultural Competency: Awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge of local mental health resources and services.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving Skills: Ability to navigate complex situations and offer practical solutions.
Apply Now!
If you are ready to be part of something exciting together with your resume submit your application below.
Further information about the role can be obtained by contacting Area Manager Sonia Thompson on.
Please note that RFQ is an organisation that embraces diversity.
The position with be subject to a Criminal History Check which will be in the form of an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. For further information please visit:
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