Address- The Community Engagement Officer is responsible for developing an overarching Community Engagement strategy for Headspace Gosford, Wyong and Lake Haven that incorporates: Community awareness and engagement strategies; Relationships with local schools and School-Link; Integration with the Children and Young People’s Mental Health (CYPMH); Interagency relationships and Strategic events and forums in order to enable young people aged 12-25 years to gain early access to mental health support.
- The CE Officer has a pivotal role in ensuring that Headspace is accessible to young people and their families, is well known in the local community, is well linked to the relevant sectors and are well integrated with CYPMH.
- The role provides management and operational oversight to the Headspace Youth Reference Group, and ensures there is a clear plan on how the Group operates and is supported within the service.
- This role will rotate across the Headspace Gosford, Wyong and Lake Haven sites.
- CCLHD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion.
- Counsellor - Level 1 and Level 2
- Occupational therapist - Level 1 and Level 2
- Social work - Level 1 and level 2
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About You
- Minimum Tertiary Bachelor Degree in Community Welfare, Counselling, Social Work (where degree provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work), Occupational Therapy (plus general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia) (Health Professional L1-L2), or other qualifications deemed relevant by the employer; or Tertiary Degree Psychology (4 year degree with 4th year Honours in Psychology) plus either provisional or full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA/Psychology Board of Australia (Psychologist Yr 1-Yr 9); or Tertiary Degree in Nursing plus Division 1 Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (RN Y1-8). In addition Welfare Officers, Counsellors, Social Workers, Sexual Assault Workers and Occupational Therapists are required to have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in Community Welfare/Counselling/Social Work/Occupational Therapy in order to be classified as a Level 2.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating youth programs, events and activities and the ability to understand and utilise youth friendly practice and advocate for young people.
- Exceptional ability to engage and communicate to groups of people. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience in writing media releases, promotional material and expertise in social media.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage volunteer teams.
- High level of organisational skills, with a proven ability to prioritise work, multi-task, meet deadlines and respond to requests at short notice.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate community awareness programs.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, internet, email and publishing software) and current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel to other locations within the District
- Demonstrated understanding of how the District is Caring for the Coast and how this role would contribute.
Where You'll Be Working
The position of Headspace Gosford, Wyong and Lake HavenCommunity Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Officer is based at our Gateway Centre in Gosford. The role will rotate between the Gosford, Lake Haven and Wyong sites.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Applications Close: Sunday 3rd March 2024 at 11.59pm
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