Youth Access Worker

Wonthaggi (headspace) PT - Part-time Temporary

Unique opportunity to work with a leading community sector organisation to make a difference in the lives young people, their families and friends. Part-time based in Wonthaggi.

  • Unique opportunity to work with a leading community sector organisation.
  • Join us and make a difference in the lives young people, their families and friends
  • Part-time based in Wonthaggi


About headspace and RAV:

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is the lead agency for headspace Wonthaggi, which is governed by a consortium of local community organisations who provide expertise, support and advice to RAV. RAV is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians. Our objective is to relieve suffering, distress and helplessness and to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of their religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. RAV provides services from 19 centres in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, and from additional outreach locations. The corporate support team is based in Camberwell.

About the role:

Reporting to the Centre Manager the responsibilities of this role are to effectively engage, screen, assess, refer, provide brief interventions and to coordinate care for young people aged 12-25 years who are referred to the headspace centre. The role is part of a multi-disciplinary team including general practitioners, allied health clinicians, community engagement workers and support staff.

In response to COVID-19, service provision may include video appointments and teleconferencing, with a transition to face-to-face work based in Wonthaggi in the future.  The successful candidate will be working part-time four (4) days per week on a fixed-term contract until June 2021.  Pending funding review and contractual obligations, this employment contract may be extended at a later date.


Qualifications and Registrations:

  • Tertiary level qualifications in health, behavioural/social sciences, community services, or a related discipline.
  • Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is preferred.

Experience:

  • Ability and experience to undertake intake and screening activities to determine client needs, and to assist clients to access appropriate services.
  • Ability and experience to conduct risk assessments, including suicide and violence risks, and to develop action plans that mitigate these risks.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of mental health, including related evidence-based interventions and clinical practice.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of people, the ability to engage with young people and advocate on their behalf.

The full position description is attached and can be viewed at www.rav.org.au/careers .

What we offer

A competitive sector remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate with a base salary range of $83,563 (pro-rata) per annum, superannuation and access to PBI tax-free salary. RAV is an ‘employer of choice’ in the community sector who provides best practice professional development, training and supervision and work and life balance conditions and benefits.


To apply for this position, use the APPLY button and attach your covering letter responding to the above job requirements “Qualifications and Registrations, Experience and Knowledge and Skills” and your current resume/cv.

For specific queries about this position contact Cate Chaiyot, Centre Manager Wonthaggi by phoning 03 5671 5900.

Applications close on 4th December 2020.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.  All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, Gippsland Primary Health Network.

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Job Details

Description :
Location : Wonthaggi (headspace)
Work Type : PT - Part-time Temporary
Salary :
Currency :
Post Date : 2020-11-20
Close Date : 2020-12-05
Reference : 78