Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth In partnership with Bendigo Health, Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative, Njernda Aboriginal Corporation, Echuca Regional Health, North Central LLEN, Dhelkaya Health, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health and Maryborough District Health. The Role of the Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local Team The Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local (LCHWL) provides a range of health and wellbeing services to children up to 11 years of age who may be experiencing some challenges such as developmental, emotional, relational or behavioural concerns. Services are available to families across the Xxxxxx of Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Loddon, Macedon Ranges and Mt Alexander, and City of Greater Bendigo. The LCHWL is an innovative model co-designed with partners – paediatric service providers, and people with lived experience - to provide a regionally based system response that improves access across prevention, primary and tertiary care in the Loddon region. The service is particularly targeting those children who are not accessing support under other mechanisms such as NDIS. Services provided through the LCHWL include paediatric health, mental health support, parenting support, specialist assessments, allied health, family services, care coordination and access to peer support from team members with a lived or living experience of caring for a child with developmental, emotional, relational or behavioural concerns. The LCHWL has recently been established in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and led by Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) in partnership with Bendigo Health and regional partners Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative, Njernda Aboriginal Corporation, Echuca Regional Health, Dhelkaya Health, Sunbury & Cobaw Community Health, North Central LLEN and Maryborough District Health. Position Summary This position is employed by BCHS and wo...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth The Role of the Team The Head to Health team provides a range of services that provides mental health treatment, care and support to a range of clients, including patients, families and carers, General Practitioners and other members of the broader mental health service system. A range of clinical services is provided to clients across all ages. The HeadtoHelp team work alongside existing provided services. Service delivery within the hub includes provision of initial assessment and referral utilising IAR, on-gong assessment, case reviews, consumer referral, educational programs, service liaison, consumer advocacy and other tasks as identified to address consumer needs. Position Role The Head to Health Hub team is committed to providing services which are recovery focused, promoting self-determination and collaboration with consumers, families and carers The Peer Support Worker role will provide a unique lived experience perspective on recovery to enhance clinical mental health service delivery. The Peer Support Worker will offer an optimistic viewpoint to consumers and provide a role model for hope and recovery. Under the guidance of the Hub Manager and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide a high standard of support to consumers. The Peer Support Worker will provide opportunities for consumers to develop meaningful community networks. Role responsibilities will encompass engagement and participation in the clinical team and emotionally and practically supporting consumers to work towards achieving their goals. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Provide one-on-one peer support and information to individuals, carers and families who have experienced mental health concerns. • Use your own lived experience of mental health issues and recovery to provide hope, information, support, and advice to consumers. • To s...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride, and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth The Role of the Team The Power Saving Bonus project sits within the broader Settlement Services team. In turn, Settlement Services is situated within the Wellbeing, Inclusion, and Independence portfolio, which also includes Clinical and Psychosocial Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, and the Cultural Diversity team. This project will reach out to members of the community that haven’t engaged in the scheme through current promotions due to a range of barriers. The grant has been made available to all Victorian households. The team are adept at understanding community needs and engaging those that confront barriers on many levels. This role is responsible to the Senior Leader Settlement Services. The team is multi-disciplined and is situated in a busy open plan office environment. Position Role The role will be to promote the grant primarily targeting the local community of lived refugee experience and assist eligible households to apply for the Power Saving Bonus. The project worker will be required to communicate information regarding this Victorian Government initiative and assist community members to understand what is available and how to progress. You will work closely with people who have a range of limitations to engaging with mass marketing and community messaging. Language will be the main significant barrier. However, those who are yet to apply, may be vulnerable and hard to reach households that include no access to computer or the internet, have limited computer literacy, be from a culturally linguistic diverse background, experiencing financial hardship, living with a disability or be older. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Promote project • Receive referrals through existing BCHS programs and partnerships • Attend targeted training as required • Confirm eligibility, capture applicant information and upload household supporting documents to the...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth Position Role The role of the position is: • Provide individual and group mental health services to a range of clients aged 18 years and above including those from diverse backgrounds including those who are CALD. • Facilitate information and education groups. • Regularly engage in the intake process that includes a comprehensive risk assessment to gauge the need for referral or presentation to the counselling triage meeting. • Provide an integrated practice model that has service providers, internal and external to BCHS, supporting an inclusive, comprehensive and equitable intervention for consumers. • Contribute to the provision of counselling services including Psychological Treatment Services (PTS), Refugee Torture and Trauma Counselling and BCHS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as generalist counselling clients as required. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Provide mental health services through a range of psychosocial interventions. • Develop case plans in consultation with the client/s. • Participate in group and/or individual clinical supervision and commit to critical reflection and discussion of values and ethical conduct. • Participate in line management supervision and discussion of all clients including those that present a risk to self, counsellors and or organisation. • Accurately record and document client and administrative information and collect and collate data within given timeframes. • Contribute to service integration, team development and BCHS strategic directions. • Undertake responsibilities of the position adhering to: • Professional standards, relevant legislation and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and requirements. • Working within current equity and access legislation/standards inclusive of all abilities, cultures, genders, sexuality, age and faith. • Perform other duties as directed that are within the lim...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth The Role of the Team The Family Services team provides a range of support services for families including outreach support, referral to appropriate services, group work, and educational programs to parents and carers and the broader community. It comprises a large Family Services Team alongside smaller complimentary programs. Family Services staff help families to identify goals which will assist families and children to reach their potential. Many of the families referred to the Family Services team have had, or are involved with the statutory system, which mean managing risk, advocating for children, and navigating the service system are all important functions of the team. The overall outcomes for the Family Services programs are: • Families function well in nurturing and safe environments. • Children and families have the knowledge and skills for life and learning. • Families, including children, especially those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged benefit from better social inclusion and reduced disadvantage. • Organisations provide integrated services and work in collaboration with other services and the community. • Services focus on vulnerable and disadvantaged families and children. Position Role The role of Senior Leader – Family Services is to provide oversight, co-ordination, leadership and day-to-day operational management to BCHS’ Family Services programs. The Senior Leader will oversee and support the operational systems and processes necessary for the effective and efficient provision of services. Along with team management and oversight the role also involves the delivery of relevant direct consumer care. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Coordinate day-to-day management of BCHS Family Services programs, which includes meeting BCHS funding and reporting obligations • Manage and supervise teams to ensure effective consumer outcomes, engaged ...
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Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth The Role of the Team The Alcohol and Drug Services Team is a multi-disciplinary team, supporting clients requiring a range of treatment, support and education related to their use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD). The team supports clients along the continuum of AOD use from active using to seeking access to stop their use. The focus of the team is to provide seamless treatment and support pathways, coordinated service and a range of information and education interventions relating to harm reduction. Position Role The Needle Syringe Program (NSP) team provides sterile injecting equipment and disposal services within a harm minimisation and health promotion framework to the City of Greater Bendigo. The program delivers information and education covering a range of public health and harm reduction issues including safer using practices, identifying and responding to high risk injecting practices, appropriate disposal of injecting equipment, safe sex practice and prevention of blood borne virus (BBV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI). The team operates an outreach model Tuesday to Saturday evenings from 7.30 to 11.00 pm. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Provide a comprehensive range of NSP equipment, information, education and outreach services to people who inject drugs. • Initiate, develop and deliver targeted harm reduction information and education regarding safe injecting equipment and techniques, appropriate disposal, BBV, opiate overdose awareness, prevention and response as well as promoting safe and positive sexual health including STI prevention. • Contribute to program development initiatives, service integration and referral pathways, team development and organisational goals. • Contribute to the ongoing development and sustainability of the mobile Needle Syringe Program through promotion and advocacy in the community. Key Selection Criter...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth Position Role The role of the position is: • To work as part of an integrated family service system to support children, youth and families with a focus on early intervention and prevention. • Provide an outreach service that supports families to develop strategies and create changes to ensure the best interests of children and youth are central. • To work with local communities and other services to meet the needs of vulnerable children and their families. This includes encouraging a consistent focus on safety, stability and the development of positive outcomes, whilst viewing the child’s experience through the lens of the age and stage of the child, their culture and gender. • To utilise best practice principles to ensure that families are supported to be kept out of the child protection system, where possible. Position Responsibilities The responsibilities of the position are: • Utilise an assertive outreach process to engage with families who have complex needs and where there are significant wellbeing concerns for children and young people. • Case management of a reduced case load to allow for more intensive outreach. • Actively support families to achieve outcomes in the best interests of children and youth. • Engage with families in the development of clear goals and provide advocacy, information and resources to support family change. • Flexibility of working outside core business hours. • Demonstrate skills and knowledge in utilising strength-based practice. • Develop, participate and facilitate group sessions with children, youth and families. • Support families to connect with formal and informal networks that will support them to sustain change in the best interests of the children. The Role of the Team The Strong Families team works with the most vulnerable and high-risk families. The team provides individual support and group work programs to children, youth and families that su...
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth The Role of the Team The Better Health portfolio involves the planning and provision of medical, paediatrics, chronic Disease management, sexual and reproductive Health, refugee health nursing, workplace health, multi-disciplinary centre nurse, social support in Xxxxxx, physiotherapy, dietetics, and GP’s in Schools. The Senior Leader will work alongside our General Practitioners, Community Health Nurses and other practice support staff in supporting BCHS’ medical clinical services (Medical Practice, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Doctor’s in Secondary Schools programs).
Togetherness. We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference. Our pillars Consumer and Community Influence Visible Sustainable The change we want to see People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth Position Role The North-West Pharmacotherapy Liaison Officer is responsible for driving and supporting local initiatives to improve access to pharmacotherapy services in the Loddon Mallee region. The priority for the role is to support sustainable improvements to service capacity. The North-West Pharmacotherapy Liaison Officer will be accountable for project outcomes to the ORTicare Network via the Network Manager (employed by Ballarat Community Health) while supported operationally by Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS). Although the position will be based in Bendigo the Liaison Officer is expected to travel across the local government areas of Swan Hill, Buloke, Gannawarra, Loddon, Campaspe, Greater Bendigo, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander in order to build relationships across the catchment and to support a regional approach and local community activities.
