Allied Health Assistant - Homeless Health & Support Services

Job Description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for. Allied Health Assistant - Homeless Health & Support Services Melbourne, Australia Reference: 6732632 Part-time, 0.6 FTE, Permanent Work for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisation Generous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable income So 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. Please click here to find out more. About the role The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) role sits within the Homeless Health and Support Service team and works closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop and run evidenced based programs. The AHA's role is to provide practical and administrative support to multidisciplinary programs including planning, development, and evaluation and may also lead group sessions to implement programs and/or on a 1:1 basis. Responsibilities: Provide support in running groups Assist in the provision of health education and promotion of activities aimed at maximizing good health and preventing illness Ensure safety and maintenance of relevant HH&SS equipment, supplies and group work environment Assist in the development and delivering of appropriate health strategies and information for clients What cohealth offers: Exciting Parental leave benefits cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs We offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values) Minimum Requirements: Completion of, at least, Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) Experience in a Community Health environment and/or demonstrated experience working with clients from culturally and socially diverse backgrounds Understanding of homelessness including the challenges that people experiencing homelessness face An understanding of Community Health, its principles, and organisational forms Application Process To review the PD and to apply for this job go to & enter ref code: 6732632. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received. Applications close on 14 March at 10.00 PM. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Alex Vowles on All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working With Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination. 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 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination. Find out more on why you should join us at cohealth. Learn about our supportive and rewarding environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr