Community Engagement Coordinator Apply
Location: Port Macquarie - Hastings, NSW, Mid North Coast, NSW, Nambucca, Mid North Coast, NSW
Time Type: Full Time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Time Left to Apply: End Date: October 25, 2024 (27 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR102283
Permanent | Full Time Salary: $87,138 - $91,711 + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
Location: Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Your Opportunity Join the Psychosocial Support Program (PSP) in an exciting role where you'll build dynamic relationships with clients, their support networks, and a range of clinical and non-clinical services to deliver a truly integrated service response.
You'll be at the heart of empowering clients by facilitating individual and group mental health and wellbeing programs, while working closely with Peer Advocates and the PSP team to ensure client voices shape our service delivery.
You'll also have the opportunity to design and lead impactful workshops and events that promote mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and foster early help-seeking behaviours.
In this role, you'll collaborate with key stakeholders, including NDIS, LHD, PHN, and NGOs, to overcome service barriers and stay ahead of the latest trends.
You'll play a key role in organizing community engagement activities, contributing to the program's visibility and success.
This position offers the chance to make a real difference while developing your skills in program management, client support, and community outreach, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Your Key Responsibilities Building strong relationships with clients, their support networks, and services to ensure coordinated support for the Psychosocial Support Program (PSP).
Recording client information in MA Connect.
Integrating client and family views into service planning and delivery.
Facilitating 1:1 and group mental health and wellbeing programs with Peer Advocates.
Developing, implementing, and evaluating workshop materials.
Designing and coordinating events and workshops to promote mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and encourage early help-seeking.
Collaborating with the Program Manager, Peer Advocates, and the team to maintain partnerships with key stakeholders and service providers.
Developing an annual community engagement and health promotion calendar.
Supporting clients to improve their networks and community supports.
Attending regional meetings to ensure program integration and consistency.
Organizing community engagement activities within a budget.
Completing client and group activity reports.
Ensuring quality assurance and timely completion of administrative tasks.
Requirements for Success Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in mental health recovery-oriented services.
Extensive previous experience in Community Development/Project Management.
Exceptional planning and development expertise.
Pre-existing community connections and/or knowledge on how to source networking connections within the community.
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate community awareness programs.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong administrative skills and proficiency with technology, including databases and mobile devices.
Superior time management abilities.
Interpersonal skills.
Proven experience in coordinating and facilitating community programs, events, and activities.
Expertise in utilizing social media as an effective communication tool.
Profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and LGBTIQIA+ communities.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
Your Benefits Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference.
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay).
Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
Volunteering opportunities.
Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
How to Apply Click 'Apply' and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received.
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Thank you. About Us Since 1859, we've been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact.
Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance, and celebration.
We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services.
Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more.
Mission Australia believes a person's circumstances shouldn't define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential.
That's why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves.
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