Carer Peer Support Worker(HEO Grad/Non Grad)-Mental Health(Liverpool)-Perm P/T

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Carer Peer Support Worker(HEO Grad/Non Grad)-Mental Health(Liverpool)-Perm P/T Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate/Non Graduate Remuneration: $26.01 - $48.86 per hour Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ50561 Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. South Western Sydney is an exciting, interesting and dynamic place to live and work. South Western Sydney is home to a mixture of metropolitan and rural communities which is culturally diverse. South Western Sydney has a very significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, especially in Campbelltown, Wollondilly, Camden, Wingecarribee and Liverpool. SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services is Transforming Your Experience. SWSLHD upholds the values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Equal Employment Opportunity: South Western Sydney Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Where you'll be working: The South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Mental Health Service provides quality mental health care to residents across south western Sydney. Our services provide assessment and treatment for a range of mental health needs and disorders and our priorities include early intervention and promoting mental health in our community. All SWSLHD Mental Health Service staff are committed to patient safety and quality care. The service maintains current accreditation with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards against its EQuIPNational program and survey against the National Standards for Mental Health Services. What you'll be doing The position involves working collaboratively with Mental Health teams to support the implementation and delivery of Mental Health services .The Carer Peer support Worker uses their lived experience of caring, as well as peer worker expertise to address service gaps, provide opportunity for education and training of clinical staff and provide representative input into activities and projects to advocate for, and promote change. The Carer Peer support role provides recovery orientated, evidence based peer support interventions directed towards the family and/or carers of mental health consumers. This position also supports clinical staff in the provision of recovery orientated and consumer driven clinical practice by providing consultation in relation to the experience of caring for an individual living with a mental health disorder. The carer, peer support worker is also responsible for undertaking designated administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery. Selection Criteria Personal experience of caring for someone with a mental illness as well as a willingness to share this experience as part of your role Demonstrated knowledge of issues and concerns relating to a caring role Experience in developing and running educational groups Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Evidence of knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement and evidence based practice Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness to undertake Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Jacqueline Soccio on 9616 4204 or email [email protected] Applications Close: 27/07/18 Interview Date Range: 06/08/18-10/08/18