SCHN Menatl Health Towards Zero Suicides Youth Peer Worker
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ538501 Requisition #
- Personal lived experience of mental distress, suicidal crisis and/or attempt with recovery, and the ability to purposefully use this lived experience to provide peer support to young people at risk of suicide.
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (consumer) or willingness to obtain this qualification within 12 months of commencing position, including completion of CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide, and willingness to complete other essential training as soon as practical. A degree in a relevant field is required for payment at Graduate rate.
- Commitment to using person centred, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed principles to provide support to young people at risk of suicide.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the use of lived experience in service design, implementation and evaluation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work with clinicians from diverse backgrounds and form relationships with a wide range of mental health consumers.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated competency in Microsoft applications.
- Class 1A drivers licence.
- Participate in weekends, on-calls and departmental rostering requirements
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Jackson on michelle.jackson1@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 7/12/2024
