Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker

2 months ago

Hamilton East, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Health Education Officer Non-Grad
**Remuneration**: $30.45 - $44.03 per hour + super
**Location**: Awabakal Country | Hamilton East
**Hours Per Week**: 15
**Requisition ID**: REQ533977
**Applications Close**: Thursday, 5th December 2024

**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.**

**Where you'll be working**:
Safe Haven is a peer-led that caters to people in distress. We are a drop-in, non-clinical space with a focus on safety planning and distraction techniques. Our operating hours are 4pm - 9pm Friday to Sunday.

Our goal is to provide a comfortable, safe and supportive space for people experiencing suicidal thoughts.

In this role, you will be working in a small team alongside other peer workers, and you will be supported by the clinical manager. You will also have access to peer supervision.

We are located in Hamilton East, just 10 minutes from the beautiful Newcastle coastline. We are also only minutes from the buzzing Honeysuckle precinct.

**About the role**:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to get to know participants. You will spend time with them and help them to work on their stress management.

The support you provide may include psychosocial support, safety planning, recovery/wellness planning, individual or group peer support, advocacy, collaborative identification of community support, follow up and support to access other services.

Shifts are typically 1:30pm to 10pm, with weekend work involved.

**About you**:

- Personal lived experience of suicide with the ability and willingness to use this experience to provide support to those at risk.
- Ability to work in an ever-changing working environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attainment of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer), or successful completion of Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer) within 18 months of commencing position, including completion of CHCCCS003: Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide.
- Willingness to work weekend and evening shifts.

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

**Additional information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

**_Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing _**_the Child Safe Standards._**_ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._**

**Need more information?**
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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with **NSW Health policy directive **PD202**4_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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