Youth Health Worker

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary.
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Social Worker Level 1 / 2, Welfare Officer Level 1 / Level 2, Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: High Street Youth Health ServiceWhere you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.What you'll be doing
The Youth Health Worker works within a multidisciplinary team and provides services for young people aged 12- 24 years and their significant others. WSLHD Youth Health services prioritise marginalised, homeless and at risk young people aged 12- 24 years. This position will facilitate engagement by providing services that are relevant and responsive to the health needs of the target group. This involves the provision of information, assertive case management, support, group work, health education, brief intervention and referral to appropriate services both internal and external to WSLHD Youth Health.The Youth Health Worker provides clients with a consistent staff member who can actively facilitate and coordinate service access and care navigation within a primary health care (PHC) framework.How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications: Health Education Officer Graduate - An appropriate degree of a recognised University or College of Advanced Education / Allied Health - Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline
• Registration: Current general registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria: * Qualifications and/or experience in a relevant field.

• Experience working with and understanding of the issues affecting marginalised young people’s access to health services.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, delivering and evaluating health promotion activities and/or community development projects.
• Knowledge of the health issues that impact on marginalised and at risk young people aged 12- 24 yrs.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in a range of Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with marginalised and at risk young people both individually and in a group setting.

Requisition ID: REQ495684
Applications Close: 11th July 2024Need more ?

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