Suicide Prevention Peer Support Worker (HEO Grad/Non Grad) - Towards Zero Suicides - Perm PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ346978 Requisition #
How to Apply
IMPORTANT Info for Applicants: Your claim against the Selection Criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should address the Selection Criteria detailed above in light of service outline in the above link and the position description.
- Lived experience of a mental health problem or disorder and willingness to share your recovery story/journey as part of your work
- Recognized Degree or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer work or willingness to work towards completing
- Demonstrated knowledge of consumer led recovery and recovery principles
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of people
- Evidence of knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement frameworks and evidence based practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education
- Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating group and individual interventions
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
This is a key role, we want to take the time to get the right fit. Please feel free to call to discuss your suitability –Rebekah Buckman – TZS Team Leader 0457 046 754 or via email on Rebekah.Buckman@health.nsw.gov.au
Interview Date Range: 26/10/2022 – 2/11/2022
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application now.
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