This is a Innovative Health Solutions for Homeless Youth role with Better Health Network based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Better Health Network Role Seniority - mid level More about the Innovative Health Solutions for Homeless Youth role at Better Health Network Innovative Health Services for Homeless Youth (IHSHY) Outreach Worker South Melbourne | Outreach across community locations | Full Time or Part Time Considered Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2024–2028 Award: Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social Community Services Employee Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 or its successor Help change the trajectory for young people experiencing homelessness Every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, supported, and connected to care. At Better Health Network, we are looking for a passionate Social Worker or Nurse to join our Innovative Health Services for Homeless Youth (IHSHY) outreach program, supporting young people aged 12–25 years who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. This is a meaningful outreach role where you will meet young people where they are in youth services, housing settings, schools, and community spaces, providing holistic health support, advocacy, and care coordination to help them access the services they need to stabilise, recover, and build independence. If you are motivated by youth advocacy, trauma-informed care, and working alongside vulnerable young people to create real change, this is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team making a lasting impact in the community. About The Role This outreach-based role works directly with vulnerable young people across a variety of community settings including schools, youth services, housing services, and healthcare environments. You will provide holistic support including health assessments, care coordination, counselling, advocacy, and health education while working collaboratively with youth services and community partners. Your work will help young people improve their physical, emotional and social wellbeing, while connecting them with the services they need to thrive. Key Responsibilities Deliver assertive outreach support to young people in community settings including homes, housing services, schools and youth agencies Conduct holistic health assessments, care planning and health education Provide generalist counselling, advocacy and case coordination Identify and address barriers to accessing health and social services Collaborate with internal teams and external youth, health and housing services Contribute to youth health promotion programs and initiatives Manage a case load and contribute to program outcomes and service targets Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development About You You are a compassionate and resilient professional who is committed to working alongside vulnerable young people in a respectful, strengths-based way. Qualifications You will bring: Tertiary qualification in Nursing or Social Work Current AHPRA registration (for nursing applicants) Experience Knowledge of adolescent health and development Experience supporting young people with complex needs, including those experiencing homelessness Skills in risk assessment, harm minimisation and crisis intervention Experience working with youth, homelessness or community health services Skills Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams Excellent organisation and case management capability Cultural awareness and commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities Experience developing or delivering youth health promotion programs will be highly regarded. Join Us! Be part of an organisation creating positive, lasting impact in local communities. At BHN, you’ll enjoy: Work within a multidisciplinary, community-based health team Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay - up to $18,550 on everyday living expenses such as mortgage, rent, meals, and holidays Novated leasing and 17.5% annual leave loading Professional development supervision tailored to your career stage Deliver meaningful work that contributes to the wellbeing of our community Options to salary package beyond the FBT cap, including: Novated leasing, Work-related expenses, Self-education, Additional superannuation Access to fleet vehicles for all work-related travel Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your partner Strong partnerships across health, housing and community sectors A workplace committed to Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team creating positive change in our communities. Please include a cover letter outlining your experience in complex case management and what draws you to working in community health. Your health. Your choice. Your way. — and your career, too. Apply today and help deliver better health, together. Take the next step in your career with Better Health Network. For Further Information, Please Contact Shana Boltin - Program Lead Northern CAFT | sboltin@bhn.org.au Why Join BHN? Better Health Network (BHN) is a not-for-profit organisation providing integrated health and wellbeing services to people of all ages in communities across south-eastern Melbourne. We proudly provide a wide range of services to support healthy living, general wellbeing and social connection. These include specialist medical services, dental and allied health, nursing and counselling services, as well as aged care social supports and NDIS disability services. With the vision, Your health, your choice, your way, we exist to deliver accessible services that meet the needs of our communities and use our influence to create positive change. We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI communities. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Better Health Network team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Delivering assertive outreach support Conducting holistic health assessments Collaborating with internal teams and external youth services Key Strengths Tertiary qualification in Nursing or Social Work ️ Strong communication and relationship-building skills Experience supporting young people with complex needs Cultural awareness and commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities ⚠️ Skills in risk assessment, harm minimisation and crisis intervention Experience developing or delivering youth health promotion programs A Final Note: This is a role with Better Health Network not with Hatch.
