Universal Aftercare Peer Worker

Job description

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a li ved experience of suicidal crisis or behaviours and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. - Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first! - SCHADS Level 4B ($43.08-46.35ph) + 25% casual loading + super+ salary packaging benefits - Casual roles based out of Wagga Wagga NSW About the program: The Universal Aftercare service is a peer led, non-clinical support service focused on providing psychosocial support to people experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have attempted suicide. About the opportunity: The purpose of a Peer Worker isn’t about therapy, or having to talk about suicide, it is about connecting with someone who has some shared experience of suicidality and the recovery journey. It is focused on empowering people by providing compassion, guidance, encouragement, motivation and follow-up. Peer Workers will support individuals to develop skills, confidence, and knowledge to impro...