Peer Worker - ESMHS

Selection Criteria:

1. Personal lived experience of mental health crisis, and ability to meaningfully and purposefully use lived experience to provide peer support to young people who are experiencing or have experienced psychosis.
2. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness to successfully complete within 18 months of commencing.
3. Demonstrated experience in using recovery orientated, trauma informed principles and situational distress approaches in providing support to people experiencing psychological distress.
4. Understanding of the youth mental health sector and ability to utilise appropriate support such as crisis response, safety planning and managing risk.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to co-design, recovery orientated, trauma informed approaches and lived experience leadership in service provision.
6. 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 consumers, families, and service providers.
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
8. Demonstrated excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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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.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

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 SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au 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:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• 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

• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website