See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.
Braybrook, Australia
Reference: 6691709
This role is open to HIPPY participants only CasualWork for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisationGenerous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable incomeSo why cohealth?
cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live.
Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic 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.
About the role
HIPPY Australia - auspiced by Brotherhood of St Laurence - is one of the largest early learning networks in Australia and worldwide. Cohealth has a Sublicense and Funding Agreement with the Brotherhood of St Laurence to deliver HIPPY Braybrook.
The HIPPY Mentor is employed to provide peer support and deliver HIPPY to families through practicing activities with them. HIPPY Braybrook is coordinated and supervised by a HIPPY Coordinator who trains and supervises the HIPPY Mentors.
Responsibilities: Visit up to 15 families fortnightly in the first year, and weekly in the second year, to practice and deliver HIPPYRoleplay activities with Parent/Carer during scheduled visitsParticipate in fortnightly (then weekly, in the second year) training and regular staff meetingsRole model expected group etiquette and positive engagement to Parents/Carers and childrenWhat cohealth offers: Exciting Parental leave benefitscohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous serviceEligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as wellSalary packaging to suit you - tax free amount of up to $15,900 p.a (mortgage, rent, or credit cards) and a further $2,650 p.a (meal, entertainment expenses and holiday accommodation)Novated Leasing availableCounselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programsWe offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values).
Minimum Requirements: Be a current HIPPY Parent/Carer, or has completed the program in the last 12 monthsInterest and enthusiasm in supporting other familiesHave good oral and written communication skills that will support program deliveryApplication Process
Interested in this position? Click on apply now. You will be asked to upload your CV/resume and Cover Letter. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.
This campaign will close on the mentioned date at 10.00 PM. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Susan Hendra at ******.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Check, a Working With Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses). Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination. Find out more on why you should join us at cohealth.
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