Job title: Community Development Worker | STAY Program
Company: St Vincent’s Health Australia
Job description: Job Description:
- Part time, 0.8EFT (4 days per week), fixed term until end of June 2025
- Allied Health Grade 1 (Graduate)
- Clarendon Clinic – East Melbourne location
About the RoleThe STAY (Supporting Tenants At Yarra) Program is a collaborative approach to support the public housing tenants/residents living in the City Of Yarra who are at risk of losing their tenancy, have unidentified mental health needs or are experiencing a deterioration in mental health.As the Community Development Worker, you will draw upon evidenced informed community development theory and approaches to develop, implement and evaluate consumer, carer and community engagement strategies across the STAY program and community services. You will work in collaboration with STAY, local Housing Offices, the tenants of local public housing properties and relevant services to develop community education, social connections, therapeutic groups, events and capacity building initiatives.You will have the necessary skills to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, design and facilitate community group initiatives and activities and support access to community services.Classifications for this position will be Occupational Therapist Grade 1 or Social Worker Grade 1 YB13 – YB19 or YC35 – YC41 ($64,771 – $87,989 per annum pro rata)Your Contribution
- Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Experience or knowledge in the Public Housing sector
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies that will increase the availability and accessibility to a range of community support services.
- Experience in networking and establishing relationships to facilitate consultation and collaboration between consumers, community groups, government and non-government bodies etc.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
- A current Victorian driver’s licence
What We offer
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Staff Health Centre
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Career development & advancement encouraged
- Culture of continuous improvement
About Mental HealthSt Vincent’s is proud of its International reputation for delivery of The St Vincent’s Mental Health Program is undergoing an exciting time of review and we are looking for people who are creative and imaginative around the possibilities that change can bring. We pride ourselves on seeking out and recruiting people who truly care, and are warm and friendly. We are looking for like-minded staff who are passionate, enjoy team work, and who come to work to make a difference to people’s lives. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.The STAY program provides ongoing specialist treatment, support, and consultation to meet the identified needs of people who have potential mental health presentations or concerns and are tenants in local public housing properties in the City of Yarra and Boroonda. The multidisciplinary team provides a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions using the recovery-focused Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice.Working at St Vincent’sSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
- If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact
*Respectfully no agencies*Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding ourSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).Contact: Will Drapac | Manager, STAY ProgramPh: 03 9231 5400Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details: Will Drapac, ManagerAlternate Contact: P: 9231 5400, E: william.drapac@svha.org.auClosing Date: 8 November 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https or get in contact atCode of Conduct:
Expected salary: $64771 – 87989 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:46:43 GMT
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