Reference Number: 1465
Job Title: Family and Carer Peer Support Worker - Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time until May 2025
Hours per Fortnight: 40 Location: Shepparton
Closing date: 03/01/25
For a confidential conversation please contact: Acting HOPE Manager Emma Gillham via ******
About GV Health - Mental Health Services:
Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support.
Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.
Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:
Adult Mental Health Community Mental Health Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra Aged Persons Mental Health Child and Youth Mental Health
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About the Role:
The Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Engagement Program (HOPE) was an initiative established by the Victorian state Government to provide assertive outreach to consumers following a suicidal crisis.
GV Health HOPE has 2 sites and this position is located at the Shepparton site.
The team consists of both Clinical and Lived/Living Experience staff to provide support to consumers and their families/carers to improve the wellbeing of the individual and decrease suicidality for the person.
A person- centred approach is adopted by the team and the consumer can be engaged with HOPE for a up to 3 months.
This position is a dedicated position for Lived and Living Experience individuals who have been in a carer role.
As a team member you will be working in collaboration with the clinical staff to provide support to consumers using your caring lived/living experience.
This may involve providing Peer Support to carers/families, advocating for carers/families when required, assisting with linkages to other support services that the carer feels may be of benefit to them in their caring role.
Training in Intentional Peer Support will be provided if this has not been completed as well as specific suicide intervention training.
The successful candidate will have:
Lived/Living Experience of providing care to someone with a mental illness and an understanding of the public mental health system Understanding of boundary recognition that may occur in this role Awareness of specific carer supports available in the community Well developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to promote the Carer LLEW perspective within the team and organisation Ability to work in a community setting and within the broader service system
Position Description: CLICK HERE
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application.
Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'
Why work at GV Health?
Free Workforce Navigator Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance Paid parental leave Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes.
GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
GV Health is the main referral health service for the Hume region.
Our talented team consists of more than 2,700 people from all walks of life.
We work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility of our people and our community.
Our services include emergency, maternity, medical imaging, pathology, rehabilitation, community services, residential aged care, community dental, hospice/palliative care, cardiology, oncology, renal dialysis, surgical care, paediatric services and community health clinics.
GV Health's main campus is based on Graham Street in Shepparton with other sites throughout Shepparton, Tatura and Rushworth.