HIPPY Mentor

About Cohealth

Cohealth is a multi-award-winning community health organisation dedicated to reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and communities.

Our Mission

We strive to provide inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people, regardless of gender identity, sexuality, age, cultural, or linguistic background, faith, or ability.

Why Cohealth?

Our team at Cohealth is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and the broader community. We believe in the importance of providing high-quality, person-centred care that is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

HIPPY Program Overview

The HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) program is an early learning network that aims to support families with young children. Our HIPPY Mentor role is designed to provide peer support and deliver HIPPY to families through practising activities with them.

HIPPY Mentor Role

The HIPPY Mentor is employed to visit families, role-play activities with Parent/Carers during scheduled visits, participate in fortnightly training and regular staff meetings, and model expected group etiquette and positive engagement to Parents/Carers and children.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including exciting parental leave benefits, salary packaging options, novated leasing, and access to counselling services and mindfulness programs.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a current HIPPY Parent/Carer or have completed the program in the last 12 months, have interest and enthusiasm in supporting other families, and possess good oral and written communication skills that will support program delivery.