Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker

How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• To be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer) or willingness and commitment to obtain.
• Ability to utilise lived experience to support others in their own mental health and wellbeing recovery journey.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing including an understanding of Aboriginal family structure and Aboriginal culture and wisdom. This will include an understanding of the practical and emotional issues that may arise when working with Aboriginal individuals with mental health concerns and their families.
• Understanding of the challenges Aboriginal consumers may experience in accessing mental health services and demonstrated ability to liaise, proactively engage and work collaboratively with vulnerable communities and relevant agencies in ensuring culturally responsive services. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills together with willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues and students.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills including the verbal and written ability to communicate and consult with clients, family and/or carers and other health, community and welfare professionals together with intermediate computer skills including use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of electronic information systems and the ability to maintain accurate medical records utilising appropriate documentation and entering data related to activity in a timely manner.
• Current licence to drive in NSW
  
  

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