Job description
- Two Permanent part-time roles – 0.8 EFT each
- Forest Hill – Close to public transport and cafes
- Dynamic and Inclusive Team – Support children and young people
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a highly skilled and experienced team. The Families Where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) team works to enhance the capacity of services to assist families through partnerships between sectors and services, group program development and implementation, workforce and resource development and whole of community education. The FaPMI Community Workers for Children and Young People (FaPMI CYP) supports children and young people up to 25 years old, including young carers. The FaPMI CYP Worker positions will contribute to provision of a whole of family approach to service delivery. This includes providing practical support, information, and community connection to children and young people, including referral to appropriate peer support programs.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Demonstrated experience in the mental health field with a minimum 3 years in a mental health setting
- Demonstrated understanding and empathy of the health and wellbeing impacts of mental health challenges on family life, including the caring roles and responsibilities of children and young people
- Working knowledge of mental health and other community service systems
- Experience working with children, young people and families and a commitment to family-inclusive practice and to maximising opportunities and support for children, young people and families
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury. Click the “Apply Now” button.
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team via [email protected] using the subject line: Families Where a Parent Has a Mental Illness Community Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Values in Action: Respect for all – Safe always – Partnering in care – Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**