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Form of workLocated in headspace Morwell, Full-time, Permanent
- Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
- First Nations identified position
- Total remuneration package of $88,995 - $94,932 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.
Why Latrobe Community Health Service?
At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.
Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.
What you’ll be doing in this role?
Working as part of the headspace Morwell multi-disciplinary team and reporting to the Manager headspace and Youth Services the focus of this role is to enhance access for First Nations young people aged 12-25 to early invention mental health supports.
The SEWB worker will facilitate culturally appropriate activities to engage First Nations young people and enable seamless transition into the supports offered by headspace Morwell whilst building the capacity of the existing workforce to respond to the unique needs of First Nations young people
Your work will include:
- Walk along-side young people to support access to headspace Morwell and Youth Services and to ensure coordinated care
- Develop initiatives and strategies to assist in engaging and linking young people in to headspace Morwell
- Participate in community awareness raising initiatives to increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, encourage early help seeking and promote access to headspace Morwell services
What we’re looking for:
- A current Victorian Drivers Licence
- A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT Registration
- A qualification in youth work, Aboriginal health work or other relevant health/youth qualification (Desirable)
A local First Nations person with established connections in the Latrobe Valley and Baw Baw areas
What’s in it for you?
- ADO each month (full-time staff only)
- Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)
- Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Flexible Working Arrangements
For more information on this position contact:
Tenielle Thorburn
Manager headspace Morwell and Youth Services
5316 8300
At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.
Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ***********@lchs.com.au.
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