Employment Type:PermanentPart TimePosition Classification: Health Education Officer Non-GradRemuneration: $30.45 - $44.03 per hour + superLocation: Awabakal Country | Hamilton EastHours Per Week:15Requisition ID:REQ544917Applications Close: Sunday, 19th January 2025
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Where you'll be working:
Safe Haven is a peer-led that caters to people in distress. We are a drop-in, non-clinical space with a focus on safety planning and distraction techniques. Our operating hours are 4pm - 9pm Friday to Sunday.
Our goal is to provide a comfortable, safe and supportive space for people experiencing suicidal thoughts.
In this role, you will be working in a small team alongside other peer workers, and you will be supported by the clinical manager. You will also have access to peer supervision.
We are located in Hamilton East, just 10 minutes from the beautiful Newcastle coastline. We are also only minutes from the buzzing Honeysuckle precinct.
About the role:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to get to know participants. You will spend time with them and help them to work on their stress management.
The support you provide may include psychosocial support, safety planning, recovery/wellness planning, individual or group peer support, advocacy, collaborative identification of community support, follow up and support to access other services.
Shifts are typically 1:30pm to 10pm, with weekend work involved.
About you:
Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Kristy McNamara on [email protected]
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