Peer Support Worker Infant Maternal Mental Health and Addictions (non clinical)

Marketplace; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne is seeking a Peer Support Worker to provide culturally appropriate therapeutic support for whānau affected by perinatal mental health or addiction issues. Based at Te Whare Oranga, you will work with the Infant Maternal Mental Health Clinical Specialist and community groups, using assertive outreach to engage whānau and build relationships.

Ideal candidates have lived experience with Perinatal Infant Maternal Mental Health, strong communication,

Qualifications

• Peer support or lived experience with Perinatal Infant Maternal Mental Health.
• Clear communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Enthusiasm and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, culturally appropriate therapeutic support to whānau affected by perinatal mental health or addiction issues.
• Collaborate with the Infant Maternal Mental Health Clinical Specialist and community groups within Gisborne.

Skills

Peer support experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Work ethic

Enthusiasm

Job description

Gisborne HospitalFull-timePermanentHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This position exists to provide a high quality, culturally appropriate, therapeutic support for whanau living with or affected by perinatal mental Health or addiction issues. This role will be based at Te Whare Oranga and will work with the Infant Maternal Mental Health Clinical Specialist and across the community groups who support Perinatal Mental Health up to the age of 12 months. The role will work in an assertive outreach model adopting a whatever it takes approach to engage with whanau and build a therapeutic relationship.

Position Description: Peer Support Worker

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Infant Maternal Mental Health team comprises of Psychiatry, Registered nurses, and a whanau support worker. Each role has their individual professional responsibilities and work together as a team to develop a whanau centred plan. For more information on living and working in Gisborne click hereMore information about our Region see here

About you

• Peer support or lived experience with Perinatal Infant Maternal Mental Health
• Good communication skills
• Excellent work ethic
• Empathy and compassion
• Enthusiasm

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.