Peer Worker

7 days ago

Hunter Valley, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Join a transformative service where your experience truly makes a difference**

**Employment Type**:Permanent Part Time

**Position Classification**: Health Education Officer Non Graduate

**Remuneration**:$30.45 - $44.03 Per Hour + Salary Packaging

**Hours Per Week**:8

**Location**:Awabakal Country

**Requisition ID**: REQ499397

**Applications Close: Monday, 1st July 2024**

**Peer Worker**

**Awabakal Country | Newcastle**

**This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.**

**About the role**:
Join our dedicated team providing critical support to individuals experiencing high levels of suicidal ideation. At our drop-in service, you will:

- Work through suicidal thoughts with clients and help them develop safety plans.
- Respond to clients as they arrive, offering peer mentoring and educational resources.
- Utilise your lived experience to connect with clients and reflect on shared struggles, creating a supportive environment.
- Benefit from the presence and support of an on-site clinician for cases requiring escalation, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Shifts to be covered are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 1330 to 2200. You will be required to work one of these shifts each week, with a consistent roster

Our location at 22 Stewart Street, Newcastle, is centrally situated with excellent public transport access and convenient parking available behind the Safe Haven building

**Benefits**:

- Start with a supernumerary shift alongside two experienced peer workers and a clinician.
- Benefit from a collaborative environment with two peer workers and one clinician on each shift.
- Access additional support from the acute care team when needed.
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**About you**:

- You exhibit empathy alongside outstanding active listening abilities.
- You remain supportive while showcasing resilience.
- You acknowledge and honour diverse backgrounds and experiences.

**Requirements**:

- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and ability to travel and work across different locations as required.

**Additional Information**:

- Citing and corroboration of Aboriginal identity is flexible, however the statutory requirements for Aboriginality are based upon descent. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click here. If you require support, please make contact so this support can be offered.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

**Need more information?**
**1) Click here for the **Position Description**
**2) Find out more about **applying** for this position**

**Information for Applicants**:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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