Employment Type: Fixed Term until 30/06/2024Hours: Part Time 45 hours per fortnightArea: Greater Shepparton RegionPrimary Care Connect is a local community health centre operating under the social model of health. We are a not-for-profit organisation that has continued to offer local, quality services focusing on a range of health and wellbeing matters for the past 30 years. We work to achieve this by providing inclusive community health care services of the highest quality. We work collaboratively with individuals and other stakeholders to identify, discuss, and resolve the complex issues affecting our community's health and wellbeing.
To find out more about Primary Care Connect, please visit www.primarycareconnect.com.au Use your knowledge of Financial Counselling and passion for community to join Primary Care Connect as the new Putting Families First Financial Counsellor!
About the Role The role of the Putting Families First Financial Counsellor is to provide high quality financial counselling services including education, information, support and advocacy to assist individuals and their families from the following cohorts:
Families with a mother who has been in custody (including remand) in the past 12 months.Families with at least one young person aged 19 or under who has had a Youth Justice Order issued within the 12 months (community order or custodial sentence).The Putting Families First Financial Counsellor delivers services varying in intensity, duration, and modality (face-to-face or telephone) based on an assessment of the client's presenting circumstances however, taxation and business advice is outside the scope of this position.
Key Selection Criteria Diploma of Financial Counselling or Equivalent undergraduate financial qualifications and counselling training or experience.Eligibility for full membership of the Financial and Consumer Rights Council.Demonstrated ability to provide assessment and case management to individuals including care coordination and working in partnership with an external lead clinician and care team.An understanding of relevant Acts relating to credit provision, debt collection and Bankruptcy.Skills in recognition of other issues requiring referral to other support programs.Ability to maintain client documentation including care plans, case notes and statistics.Ability to self-manage a complex workload, manage multiple tasks, prioritise, and delegate where necessary to meet prescribed timeline with available resources.High level of communication and interpersonal skills.Experience using technology to complete daily work tasks.Professional and personal alignment with Primary Care Connect core values.Benefits and Perks Primary Care Connect provides a supportive workplace with staff who are committed and passionate about the community that we work in. Some of the many benefits of working with PCC include:
Professional DevelopmentSalary PackagingEmployee Assistance ProgramIn house gymAll candidates who are interested in the position must include in their application the following: Cover letter including a Key Selection Criteria StatementResume with at least two professional references, or willingness to provide on request.Further information can be found by: Visiting our careers page: https://www.primarycareconnect.com.au/Careers/Current-Vacancies ORContacting Broni Paine – Executive Manager Community Services on (03) 5823 3200 .#J-18808-Ljbffr
