Children's Local Care Navigator

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.Children's Local Care NavigatorFixed Term - Part Time – 56 hours per fortnightTo Commence ASAP for 24 MonthsClassification: Social Worker Grade 2 - SC21Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026Join us in an exciting new role as Children's Care Navigator with MDHS. You will work as part of the LCHWL team, alongside colleagues employed by partner agencies, supporting a local service response in the Central Goldfields Shire. In this position you will actively engages in the multi-disciplinary LCHWL team to provide accessible and coordinated services to children 0 to 11 years and their families across the region.Your contribution will be vital to the further development of our new program, delivering innovative outcomes and focused responses to children, families and carers facing complex challenges in Central Goldfields Shire. Apply now!We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness

• Effective, innovative, and strong decision-making skills
• Experience in and understanding both the challenges and opportunities in rural communities
• Strong relationship management skills

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Fixed Term contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Allied Health Professionals EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Formal qualifications in Health, Education, Community Services or equivalent experience (children and families).

• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to best practice guidelines for working with children and families with complex needs.
• A proven track record of quality practice, including the application of a strength-based approach to partnering with families.
• Proven ability of critical reflection, apply theoretical frameworks and use of research/literature to inform practice and decision-making.
• Experience in and understanding both the challenges and opportunities in rural communities.
• Knowledge of specialist programs/services for effective information and referral of children and families; eg. family violence, homelessness, poverty, trauma, substance abuse, mental health issues and disability.
• Effective, innovative, and strong decision-making skills.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.

• Experience in documenting outcomes and writing reports.
• Strong relationship management skills.

For further information, please contact Nickola Allan via swalker@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0301.Applications for this position close on Sunday, 16th June 2024.Applications are to include:- Covering Letter- Resume- Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.