Full-time or part-time (32 hour per week) available, max term until June 2025Boronia Based, Co-located Community Spaces and Outreach on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung & Bunurong PeoplesAs a Support and Engagement Coordinator, you will manage a designated case load with a mix of individual clients and the Community and Management of SRS (Supported Residential Services) facilities. Services are delivered flexibly, both in the community and within the facility, and can be tailored to individual needs, either 1:1 or in groups. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents and the community!
As a member of the SRS Outreach and Assistance team, you will play a pivotal role in uplifting residents and proprietors through innovative capacity-building techniques. Your responsibilities will include:
Collaborating with residents to identify unmet health and social needs and connecting them with the necessary services and supports.Encouraging greater resident engagement in a variety of activities, both within their SRS and in the broader community.Supporting proprietors and SRS staff in honing their skills and capacities to better understand resident needs, improve support planning, and effectively manage challenging behaviours.Partnering with health and community support services to enhance accessibility for SRS residents and improve their responsiveness to proprietors and staff.What's in it for you? Culture: Engaging, inclusive, and supportive team environmentPositive culture and supportive and like-minded team and managementFlexibility: Flexibility to work full-time/part-timeFlexible adjustments as needed to support a positive work-life balanceA stimulating and rewarding role with an ambitious team in a respected, purpose-driven organisationSalary/SP Benefits: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experienceAbove award remuneration and conditions including generous leave optionsUp to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals and entertainmentProfessional Development Opportunities: Professional development, mentoring and access to evidence-based resources
Leave Entitlements/Policies: 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/ carers leavePublic Holiday substitutions optionStudy Leave optionsOpportunity to purchase additional leaveFamily & Domestic Violence Leave provisionWho you are Tertiary qualification in a relevant health or human services discipline and/or demonstrated skills and experience in community engagement, assessment and support planning in a Community Sector roleKnowledge and experience of the Homelessness SectorA good understanding about NDIS and My Aged Care packagesWorking knowledge of local service systems and referral networksDesire to use advocacy as a way of improving the life/circumstances of our clientsCurrent state-based driver's licenseWho we are Join the SRS Team, where collaboration with residents and proprietors is at the heart of everything we do. As a Support and Engagement Coordinator, you'll be part of a team that uses innovative capacity-building strategies to make a meaningful impact in the health and social needs of residents.
The team has an engaging, inclusive, and supportive environment with positive culture, supportive and like-minded team and management.
Join us at EACH EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years. Our workforce is made up of compassionate individuals who are here to lend a helping hand, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of life. Join us on this journey and let us make a difference together.
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EACH Commitments At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences. EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan. As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures.
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