Virtual Care Peer Worker - Suicide Prevention

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. Are you passionate about mental health support and helping those in crisis? The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Alternatives to Emergency Departments (Safe Haven) Service as Health Education Officers.About You

• You have Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer), or will attain successful completion of Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Carer) within 18 months of commencing position.
• You have your own personal lived experience of suicidal crisis, mental distress and recovery, and ability to meaningfully and purposefully use lived experience to provide peer support to consumers.
• You have the ability to work effectively across community, inpatient, emergency department and related settings including demonstrated effective negotiation and communication skills. 

Where you’ll be workingThe Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Alternatives to Emergency Departments (Safe Haven) Service is a key part of the NSW Government’s 'Towards Zero Suicides' initiatives.  The program provides support for consumers who present to the service in acute psychological distress and suicidal crisis in a safe non-clinical space (Safe Haven) staffed by Peer Workers as an alternative to an emergency department presentation. 
   
The service actively works to provide a welcoming and supportive alternative to emergency department care, utilising the expertise of Peer Workers and clinicians as part of a multi-disciplinary team.  The approach includes the provision of referral and information about a wide range of other community based services such as housing, relationship counselling or financial assistance, to help address the causes of distress. 
 
The service offers hope to consumers who present in suicidal crisis and psychological distress, facilitates contact with people who have a personal lived experience of recovery and first hand experience in wellbeing management. The Peer Workers will provide recovery-oriented and trauma-informed peer support for consumers who present to the service. Support may include recovery/wellness planning, individual or group peer support, facilitating therapeutic group programs, advocacy, collaborative identification of community supports and follow up. 
  The role is based across both Gosford and Wyong Hospital Safe Haven sites, working Monday to Friday - occasional weekend shifts may be required.  The role is suitable for both Health Education Officers Graduate and Non-Graduate. As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.What we Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard CommitmentCentral Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.

Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

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For role related queries or questions contact Niki Wardrope

Phone:  0448 645 ***

Email:    *************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close:  Wednesday, 27 March 2024 at 11.59pm

Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday, 4 April 2024

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