Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Permanent, Full-time with flexible ADO
- Based in Moorabbin
- Indigenous Community Development Worker YA36-YA54 depending on qualification and experience
- Supported with cultural supervision and cultural support
What's in it for you- Frequent professional development opportunities
- Regular professional supervision
- Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
About usINFANT, CHILD & YOUTH AREA MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SERVICE (ICYAMHWS)Alfred ICYAMHWS is one component of the Department of Mental & Addiction Health at Alfred Health. We are a community-based service providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and case management to infants, children, adolescents and young people up to the age of 25 years of age presenting with behavioural, emotional, psychiatric or developmental difficulties.ICYAMHWS provides clinical services in partnership with a wide range of service providers to achieve the best possible outcomes. Alfred ICYAMHWS is committed to active participation by families and young people in evaluating and improving our services.
What you'll be doingIn this role, you will be supported with cultural supervision and cultural supportIt is envisaged that you will maintain close liaison with the other Statewide ICYMHS KMHLO roles, to share learnings and provide support.You will also build on existing designated Aboriginal roles within Alfred Health, including Aboriginal
Mental Health Traineeships and Aboriginal Lived Experience Peer Workers within the
Mental Health & Wellbeing Program, and Alfred Health's Aboriginal Hospital
Liaison Officer (AHLO) Team.
What we need from you- Qualifications in Aboriginal Studies, Mental Health, Community Work, Youth Work, Welfare Work, Social Work or Psychology are relevant and desirable. If the successful applicant does not hold one of the qualifications or similar listed above, they will be supported to enrol and commence a relevant course of study within 6 months of commencement of the position.
- Desirable: Experience working with:
- Aboriginal communities in the delivery of social and emotional wellbeing programs or Mental Health services or
- Aboriginal health programs or
- Aboriginal community services
- Full Covid-19 and 2024 Influenza vaccinations
- Current Victorian Driver's License
- Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check
Other benefits- Portable long service leave from other public health services
- Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health:
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through
. * Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through
Health and Fitness. * Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by
- Located close to public transport, shops and cafes
If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter.For more information regarding the position please contact Denise Fry on ph: 8552 0555 / D.Fry@alfred.org.au, or Erin Joyce via email: E.Joyce@alfred.org.auClosing date: Sunday, 7th July 2024 by 11pm AESTAlfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website:
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