Community Development Worker Fmhich

Position Details
Reference Number 64158
Position Title Community Development Worker FMHICH
Employment Type Full Time Ongoing
Entity Monash Health
Department Youth and Family Services - Forensic Mental Health in Community Health
Location Greater Dandenong Community Health Service - Dandenong
Position Summary

• Join an inclusive and collaborative team
• Great benefits & professional development
• Ongoing full time position with an ADO

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful!
An exciting opportunity to join us in the Monash Health Community Youth and Family Team, Forensic Mental Health in Community Health (FMHiCH).
The Youth and Family Team, is comprised of numerous disciplines that focus on the assessment and delivery of youth and family-focused care. The team is committed to working with vulnerable and marginalised young people and adults by providing high-quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace the client-centred practice and evidence-based services. We operate from a person - centred care framework and strongly align with the social model of health. FMHiCH provides clinical services to clients on Community Corrections Orders or parole who have a mental health condition on that order or parole.
A Day In The Life
This is a Community Development role within a multidisciplinary team (social workers, psychiatric nurses, general practitioners, psychiatrist, psychologist, exercise physiologist and Community Development Workers)
Working in line with Monash guidelines and procedure, the role of the Community Development Worker is to undertake a holistic assessment of needs, supporting the wider team to run group programs, treatment planning, monitoring, advocacy, and linking of the service user with appropriate community support services. You will see a wide variety of clinical presentations and levels of acuity.
You will enjoy the challenges of working with the complexities of mental health to improve individual quality of life and to make a positive difference every day. You will work closely with a range of mental health and health services to effectively co-ordinate client care. This opportunity will see you enjoy a balance of working autonomously and as part of a team, with access to high quality clinical supervision being offered.
What you bring:

• Capacity to work independently and within a team
• A friendly and professional attitude
• Excellent engagement, relationship, and therapeutic skills
• Resilience and strong work ethics

What you need:

• Experience in a community service or health setting
• Experience in supporting groups is desirable
• Experience working in Mental Health/Forensic settings is desirable

In return
We will support supervision requirements. We offer education and professional development in-house from experienced clinicians. Work within an environment where quality initiatives and research opportunities are promoted. Join a supportive team in a fast paced, dynamic environment that is dedicated to safe best practice, passionate about patient-centred care and patient advocacy. You will be challenged, and you will grow your skills and knowledge.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Roger Volk, Team Leader (0457 119 580)
Monash Health is a great place to work!
In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free vaccination
• + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 people work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and five iCare values:

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit). For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.
Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Selection Criteria Experience or qualifications in a health care/community service setting
Experience in working with and supporting groups in a multidisciplinary setting.
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