Closing date Tuesday, 16 June 2015

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1 ROLE DESCRIPTION Version No: 1.0 Effective from: 09/2014 Review due: 09/2016 Role description Role details Job Ad Reference MI Classification AO4 Role title Youth Project Officer Salary $ $ per fortnight Status (temp/perm) Unit/Branch Division/ Hospital and Health Service Temporary full time from 01/07/2015 to 30/06/2016 with possibility of extension Mental Health and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Services North West Hospital and Contact Name Health Service Closing date Tuesday, 16 June 2015 Peter Lehmann Location Mount Isa Contact Number (07) Vision for the Public Sector To be a government of the 21st century, one government that is connected and working together to deliver smarter, simpler outcomes that are responsive to the needs of Queenslanders now and for the future. We will create opportunities in partnership that are all about positive outcomes rather than just service delivery and regulation. To enable this vision, the Queensland Public Sector is transforming from a compliance focus to a more values-led way of working. The following 5 values statements underpin behaviours that will support and enable better ways of working and resulting in better outcomes for Queenslanders. Customers first Ideas into action Unleash potential Be courageous Empower people Challenge the norm and Own your actions, Know your customers Expect greatness Lead, empower and trust suggest solutions successes and mistakes Encourage and embrace Lead and set clear Play to everyone's Deliver what matters Take calculated risks new ideas expectations strengths Make decisions with Seek, provide and act on Develop yourself and Work across boundaries Act with transparency empathy feedback those around you In line with the above vision, the Blueprint for better healthcare in Queensland sets the scene for structural and cultural improvements in a health system that focuses on patients and people- Our Patients Our Communities Our Staff Our Ownership, Accountability & Transparency Our Health Service Delivery

2 Your employer The s (NWHHS) is responsible for the public sector health services in the Mt Isa region. The NWHHS covers an area of approximately 300,000 square kilometres and services many of the remote communities within North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Health Service is responsible for the promotion and wellbeing of people within the service area and ensuring that health services are of a high quality, accessible to all and effective. Other NWHHS Centres are: Hospitals: Primary Health Facilities: Community Services: Multipurpose Health: Doomadgee Dajarra Burketown Cloncurry Mornington Island Camooweal Camooweal Julia Creek Normanton Burketown Cloncurry Mount Isa Karumba Dajarra Doomadgee Mornington Island Mount Isa Normanton Vision and Values The is responsible for providing high quality hospital and healthcare to the communities of North West Queensland. We embrace the need for change and make it work efficiently for the people of our region and our staff. The efficient delivery of our core hospital and health business services is guided by the North West Hospital and Health Service vision: To Be Queensland s leading Hospital and Health Service delivering excellence in Rural and Remote healthcare. Our Values: Our Patients: Provide accessible, responsive, quality health services and care Our Communities: Work in partnership with communities to produce better health outcomes for all Our Staff: Build a culture of professionalism and excellence through developing leaders in rural and remote health care Our Ownership, Accountability and Transparency: Partner with individuals, families and communities to enhance and shape our future health care and services, whilst being operationally accountable and optimising use of resources to achieve value for money Our Health Service Delivery: Develop innovative models of care reflective of evidence based practice and National Safety and Quality Standards whilst being efficient and delivering better health outcomes for the community The Mental Health and ATOD service works across the following service areas: Acute Care Service Consultation and Liaison Service Community Mental Health Services (Child and Youth Mental Health Service and Adult) Court Liaison Services Homeless Health Outreach Services Onsite and Outreach services to remote communities Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Services The core service delivery includes consultancy, assessment, intervention, treatment, and health promotion. Page 2 of 5

3 The Mental Health and ATOD Service are responsible for delivering mental health and ATOD services throughout the. Its primary objective is to ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services across the continuum of care including early intervention, prevention and promotion. As a component of the Mental Health and ATOD Service, the role of the Acute Care Service includes being the service point of contact for acute substance misuse, mental health assessment, intake and acute community mental health home care follow up. Continued Care Services offers intervention and case management for consumers requiring medium to long term support. Your opportunity The position is responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to assist in closing the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous health outcomes for youth to safely move from youth to adulthood. The position will actively engage youth in an outreach model of service delivery within a harm minimisation framework to deliver comprehensive drug and alcohol services to youth, family and friends. This position will also be responsible for developing and implementing initiatives with youth organisations, working closely with community based organisations and Child and Youth Mental Health to follow up on high risk youth in a co-case management framework, including but not limited to assessment and treatment services in accordance with harm minimisation policy and practice and community priorities to reduce harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and participate in all other prevention and intervention activities undertaken by the multidisciplinary ATODS service specifically focusing on youth. The position is community based, and the incumbent will be expected to work with a broad range of individuals, groups and organisations to meet the objectives identified. To be part of a team that actively contributes to patient safety by following policies, procedures and protocols of the. To support continued improvement of health services by always participating in quality improvement opportunities. To excel in patient safety by active contribution to a framework of sound clinical governance. Your role Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Public Service and North West Hospital and Health Service values as outlined above. All employees with the are required to take reasonable care for their own safety, including carrying out work in accordance with the prescribed practices and procedures and in a manner that will not create health and safety hazards for either the employee or others in the workplace. Promote a safety-supportive culture and consistently apply evidence based practice Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe, services and workplaces. Always consider the rights of the patients and other health care consumers. To work alongside community groups and organisation towards implementing initiatives designed to improve children and young peoples social and emotional well being and building resilience. To assist in developing and implementing culturally appropriate drug and alcohol educational activities and resources aimed at improving child, youth and families social and emotional wellbeing. To assist in developing and facilitating early intervention and education programs with regards to drug and alcohol issues within a harm minimisation framework. To connect individuals and families to ATODS Child and Youth Service and other specialised services such as Child and Youth Mental Health Services. To assist with supporting community organisations in managing youth drug and alcohol use, including providing education, resources and support to workers including both Government and non-government Organisations. Create efficient and timely referral pathways by developing strong working networks with youth and community stakeholders. To attend community and youth stakeholder meeting and feed back relevant information and outcomes to Youth Team. Participate in any activity or team initiative as required or directed by the Manager or Youth Clinical Treatment Officer. Research and locate culturally appropriate youth drug and alcohol resources to assist in developing and improving the current ATODS Resource Library. Provide medico legally sound documents ensuring adequate and appropriate case records and statistics are kept. Page 3 of 5

4 Mandatory qualifications/professional registration/other requirements This position requires the incumbent to operate a C class motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be produced before commencement of duties. The incumbent will be required to travel in this position by road, air or sea and drive Queensland Health vehicles to meet operational requirements. Mornington Island and Doomadgee communities have an alcohol management strategy that applies to all residents and visitors. Availability of alcohol in the communities is limited and conditions apply to consumption. No private individual is permitted to take alcohol into the Mornington Island or Doomadgee communities. Awareness of cross-cultural issues both within the team and community is required. Some work outside of normal working hours may be required. Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a working with children check from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids must be immunised against Hepatitis B according to the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Immunisation Handbook and the Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines. How you will be assessed? You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Your Role, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and health needs, and ability to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, various government and community agencies. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the principles and practice of working with individuals and groups in a community setting. Demonstrated communication, negotiation and consultative skills including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external clients and to work in a team environment. Demonstrated high level computer skills and must be willing and able to learn ATODS computer systems. Your application Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: Your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of 2 referees. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor. Additional Information Applications will remain current for 12 months. Future vacancies of a Casual, temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process. Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a blue card, unless otherwise exempt. Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of probation appropriate to the appointment. All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child safety services, Department of Communities. Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist ( within one month of taking up the appointment. Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 ( Page 4 of 5

5 NWHHS highly recommends that employees are immunised against vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the workplace. For further information and guidance on immunisations, refer to the Queensland Health Policy for Immunisation of Health Care Workers Immunisation - Hepatitis B immunisation is a mandatory condition of employment in NWHHS facilities for all employees who have direct contact with patients or who in the course of their work may be exposed to blood/body fluids or contaminated sharps. Online applications: ***Applicants are requested to apply online*** If you are unable to apply online, please contact Recruitment Services on (07) or recruitment_townsville@health.qld.gov.au ORGANISATIONAL CHART: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Service Director Mental Health and ATODS Manager Specialist Services ATODS & HHOT (HP5) NM Clinical Detox Coordinator (NGR 7) Clinical Nurses (NGR 6) 1x Doomadgee Clinical Nurse Acute Care Service (NGR 6) Senior Project Officer Prevention (AO5) Clinical Support Officer (AO4) x1 Community Support Worker Doomadgee (AO3) Community Support Worker Mornington Island (AO3) x2 Community Support Worker Normanton (AO3) x1 Administration Officer Psychologist Senior (HP4) Clinical Treatment Officer Youth (HP4) x3 Clinical Treatment Officer Outreach (HP4) x2 Clinical Treatment Officer (HP3) Youth Project Officer (AO4) Page 5 of 5