Community Development Officer

**ABOUT THE **ROLE**:
**Summary of the role**:

- The position sits within the FaPMI program and will contribute to the provision of a whole of family approach to service delivery. The FaMPI CYP worker will support the aims and delivery of the local FaMPI program with the FaMPI coordinators. The FaMPI CYP worker will focus on supporting children and young people up to 25 years old, including young carers. This position will help deliver the intention of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System to provide a stronger focus on early identification of young carers by both the mental health and the education system.

The FaMPI CYP worker will engage directly with children and young people in caring roles, assist in strengthening the young person’s existing support network within their family context. Enable access to more formal support services where there are identified gaps and informal supports. Provide practical support and information and connection to children and young people, including referrals to appropriate peer support programs. Support and develop partnerships with external
- Position is based at Saltwater Clinic but works across Mental Health & Wellbeing Services, 3 days per week.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Education :Cert IV in Community Development or equivalent
- A current unrestricted Victorian Driver’s License and ability to drive a work vehicle
- Satisfactory National Police Record Check
- Current Victorian Working with Children Check
- Desirable:

- Ability to speak a second language relevant to the local community
- At least 6 months relevant employment within a similar role within the last 18 months

**ABOUT US**:

- Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
- Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

- Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- Offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
- If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

**Contact Details**
- 9928 7444

FaMPI Co-Ordinator Amanda Creswick

9928 7444

FaMPI Co-Ordinator Angela Chalmers

8754 3560