Are you an experienced Mental Health Officer who is passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives?
About us
Connecting Families is passionate about ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to children and young people. This is achieved through taking a holistic approach to care that is focused on not only meeting their health and wellbeing needs but creating an environment where they can achieve their goals. We are passionate about our people and supporting our workers who are in the field and working closely with our child and young people. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and fosters a team approach in everything that we do.
Our motto: one team, one family.
About the role:
We want to provide a safe & loving environment. We are looking for a range of youth workers with a background in first aid mental health, and/or disability support. As an integral part of our team, you'll be encouraged to utilise your passion and skills to support our clients to grow, develop, heal and feel empowered. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable clients, this is the job for you.
Skills Required:
High level of administrative skills.
Experience in suicide prevention.
Mental health first aid certification and diploma.
Essential requirements:
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Employee - Working with Children's Check
Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks
A valid Australian driver's license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (desirable)
Responsibilities:
Document Management:
All required documents must be added to the NH internal system.
Ensure compliance with all documentation requirements.
Referrals:
Handle referrals from Primary Health Networks (PHNs).
Respond to referrals within 24 hours.
Review and act on discharge summaries received.
Make contact with clients based on discharge summaries.
Client Support:
Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.
Provide weekly support, including working with risk assessments and safety planning.
Link clients with appropriate services.
Must demonstrate empathy and adaptability.
Connecting Families benefits:
Online Training
Free confidential counselling sessions available to staff
Opportunity to travel interstate for casual shifts - we cover flights and accommodation costs!
Due to the high volume of responses only successful candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your understanding.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
Referral program
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Afternoon shift
Day shift
Fixed shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
No weekends
Overtime
Public holidays
Shift work
Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:
Overtime pay
Penalty rates
Education:
Certificate I - IV (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Working with Children Check (Preferred)
NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
National Police Certificate (Preferred)
Australian Driver Licence (Preferred)
Mental Health First Aid (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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