Suicide Prevention Peer Worker, SafeHaven - SESLHD MHS

Suicide Prevention Peer Worker, SafeHaven - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate/Health Education Officer Non-Graduate Remuneration: $31.51 - $52.48 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 13.5 Requisition ID: REQ563214 Location: Kogarah, Sydney Applications close date: 13 April 2025 Come Work With Us! An exciting opportunity to be a part of delivering an innovative suicide prevention program? Be a part of a fantastic and contemporary team, making a difference to people experiencing suicidal distress. The Alternative to Emergency Department, SafeHaven aims to provide people experiencing suicidal crisis rapid access to compassionate care from suicide prevention workers and received support to access appropriate services. For more information we encourage you to contact Katie Thorburn on [email protected] Interviews are expected to be held between 22 April 2025 and 24 April 2025. Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Where you'll be working Safe Haven, Kirk Place, Kogarah. The Safe Haven is an afterhours drop in program open 5pm – 9pm, 6 days a week. Evening work is a requirement of the role. Staff will be provided with training, reflective supervision and support to ensure the delivery of a high quality non-clinical suicide prevention program. Staff will be supported to use their knowledge and skills to facilitate education to other staff and community members about suicide prevention. Additional Information And Benefits An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time positionsUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. Personal lived experience of suicidal crisis, and ability to meaningfully and purposefully use lived experience to provide peer support to people at risk of suicide.Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness and commitment to obtain, including completion of CHCCCS003 module; Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide and willingness to complete any other essential training as soon as practical. For Graduate Health Education Officers, additional relevant health degree required.Demonstrated experience in using recovery orientated, trauma informed principles and situational distress approaches in providing support to people experiencing suicidal distress.Understanding of the suicide prevention sector and ability to utilise appropriate suicide prevention support such as crisis response, safety planning and managing risk.Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to co-design and lived experience leadership in service provision.Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with a diverse range of stakeholders including service users, families and service providers.Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this position Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information For Applicants Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website