Supporting Others Through Tough Times

5 days ago

Central Coast Council, Australia beBeeEmpowerment Full time $104,000
Peer Support Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time and Casual Positions

Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate and Health Education Officer Non-Graduate

Remuneration: $57.58 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Location: Central Coast Local Health District

Requisition ID: REQ593875

Applications Close:

  • The deadline to apply for this role is timely.

At our organization, we envision a future where everyone receives trusted care and experiences better health outcomes.

Are you passionate about using your personal journey to empower others?

We believe that no one should face a suicidal crisis alone. To address this issue, we've created a safe and welcoming space built on connection, kindness, and hope. We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist who has experienced a suicidal crisis or significant mental health challenges and has developed resilience through their recovery journey. If you're ready to utilize your experience to make a positive impact, this could be the ideal role for you. Our team offers a supportive environment that values compassion, empathy, and peer-led perspectives.

About the Role

In this position, you will:

  • Draw upon your lived experience of a suicidal crisis or mental health challenges, coupled with the strength gained through your recovery journey, to provide non-judgmental, recovery-oriented support to individuals in distress.
  • Offer calm and compassionate support during times of crisis, helping people feel safe, respected, and supported while navigating moments of uncertainty.
  • Collaborate within a compassionate, award-winning team that prioritizes kindness, empathy, and peer-led perspectives.
  • Continuously learn and grow through regular peer-specific supervision, ongoing training, and professional development, while contributing to our organization's strong reputation as a trusted place of safety and hope in the community.

Required Skills and Qualifications

You must possess:

  • A personal lived experience of a suicidal crisis or significant mental health challenge, leading to insight, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose through your recovery.
  • A genuine passion for utilizing your lived experience to empower others, offering genuine hope, empathy, and connection to individuals in distress.
  • An understanding of the power of peer work and meeting people where they are with compassion, dignity, and respect.
  • The Intentional Peer Support (IPS) and Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer), or commitment to completing these qualifications within 18 months of starting the role.
  • Strong teamwork skills and thrive in collaborative environments that prioritize kindness, safety, and inclusion.

Benefits

Our organization offers:

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy annual leave loading and paid parental leave.
  • Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging and save on car costs with novated leasing.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counselling.
  • Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Additional Information

Stay connected with us on social media platforms to stay updated on career opportunities and the latest updates. You are encouraged to complete applications on weekdays when technical support is available.

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