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Peer Support Worker
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Rainbow Youth
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: Not specified
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: $57,000 USD-$61,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 17/09/2023
- Location: Australia, Bay of Plenty
ROLE OVERVIEW:
As Te Moana-a-Toi Peer Support Worker at RainbowYOUTH, you are responsible for providing on-the-ground peer support for young people and their whānau accessing RainbowYOUTH’s services and being able to connect them to youth services in the region. Te Moana-a-Toi Peer Support Worker will have a solid understanding of the needs of queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex young people accessing our services. They will ensure requests for support are met or referred as appropriate, and will ensure consistent delivery of 1:1 peer support. As Te Moana-a-Toi Peer Support Worker for RainbowYOUTH you will also provide on-the-ground support and growth of peer based youth groups, connection to youth services in your area, and building a robust referral process. RainbowYOUTH is committed to the development and growth of our team members. As part of this role you will be offered professional development opportunities and supported to pursue projects that you are personally passionate about.
Provide peer support for youth and whānau and connect them in with relevant agencies
● Provide 1:1 peer support to youth (and their whānau) exploring their gender or sexuality ● Maintain strong relationships with other service providers, and refer people on to those services where necessary
Coordinate and promote RainbowYOUTH’s social groups in Western Moana-a-Toi
● Ensure the effective and engaging delivery of peer support programmes alongside the Regional Coordinator
Connect and network with health and youth services in Western Moana-a-Toi
● Promote RainbowYOUTH services by connecting with Health, Mental Health, Addictions, Social and other youth/whānau organisations or services in Western Moana-a-Toi
● Research and develop relevant referral pathways to other services for youth (and their whānau)
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
● Previous experience or understanding of youth support work (including social work or other care work)
● Awareness of the needs of gender diverse, queer and intersex communities
● Commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori
● Good written and verbal communication skills
● Able to self-manage and show initiative in your work
● Strong time management and self-motivation
● Lived experience as a queer, gender diverse, takatāpui or intersex person
● Full driver's licence is preferred but not necessary RainbowYOUTH can support the applicant in working towards a youth work qualification during their employment.
As Te Moana-a-Toi Peer Support Worker at RainbowYOUTH, you are responsible for providing on-the-ground peer support for young people and their whānau accessing RainbowYOUTH’s services and being able to connect them to youth services in the region. Te Moana-a-Toi Peer Support Worker will have a solid understanding of the needs of queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex young people accessing our services. They will ensure requests for support are met or referred as appropriate, and will ensure consistent delivery of 1:1 peer support. As Te Moana-a-Toi Peer Support Worker for RainbowYOUTH you will also provide on-the-ground support and growth of peer based youth groups, connection to youth services in your area, and building a robust referral process. RainbowYOUTH is committed to the development and growth of our team members. As part of this role you will be offered professional development opportunities and supported to pursue projects that you are personally passionate about.
Provide peer support for youth and whānau and connect them in with relevant agencies
● Provide 1:1 peer support to youth (and their whānau) exploring their gender or sexuality ● Maintain strong relationships with other service providers, and refer people on to those services where necessary
Coordinate and promote RainbowYOUTH’s social groups in Western Moana-a-Toi
● Ensure the effective and engaging delivery of peer support programmes alongside the Regional Coordinator
Connect and network with health and youth services in Western Moana-a-Toi
● Promote RainbowYOUTH services by connecting with Health, Mental Health, Addictions, Social and other youth/whānau organisations or services in Western Moana-a-Toi
● Research and develop relevant referral pathways to other services for youth (and their whānau)
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
● Previous experience or understanding of youth support work (including social work or other care work)
● Awareness of the needs of gender diverse, queer and intersex communities
● Commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori
● Good written and verbal communication skills
● Able to self-manage and show initiative in your work
● Strong time management and self-motivation
● Lived experience as a queer, gender diverse, takatāpui or intersex person
● Full driver's licence is preferred but not necessary RainbowYOUTH can support the applicant in working towards a youth work qualification during their employment.
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