- Full-time, Fixed Term until 30th June 2023
- Based in Footscray
- $42.25 per hour + Generous Salary Packaging + Super
- Option for 1 ADO per month
So why Cohealth?
Cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. We are committed to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.
Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.
About the role
The newly funded YORS Program (Youth Outreach Recovery Service) sits within the Mental Health Pathways Cluster and provides community based and recovery focused outreach support for young people aged 16-25 in Western Metro and parts of Northern Metro Melbourne.
The YORS program is aligned with the Cohealth Youth Residential Recovery (YRR) Program, which supports young people who have a diagnosed mental illness for up to 12 months and is located in Essendon (7 beds), Reservoir (8 beds) and St Albans (9 beds).
Please refer to the Position Description for more information.
Your duties include:
- Engage with young people and develop trusting and professional relationships
- Provide recovery-oriented services to young people (particularly those of a more complex nature), utilising the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) Recovery Star and coaching principles
- Provide group and individual support to young people with regards to independent living skills, recreation, and social / community skills
- Participate in the co-design, facilitation, and evaluation of a range of group activities
Our ideal candidate:
- Tertiary qualification in fields related to mental health, youth, or health.
- An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of harm reduction and the social model of health
- Demonstrated experience in working positively with young people who may have a range of complex needs relating to their mental health
- An understanding of the Collaborative Recovery Model and/or principles of recovery as they relate to mental health
For Youth Peer Workers:
- Lived experience of mental health, including the experience of using mental health services
- Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work and/or training in Intentional Peer Support is preferred
Application Process
Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and answer the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description. Applications failing to address the stated Key Selection Criteria will not be considered. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Olivia Bec – [email protected]
To apply for this job go to: cohealthcareers.org.au/Current-Jobs & enter ref code: 6174737.
Applications close 06 December 2022.