Organisation : Merri Health
Location : Melbourne (Coburg)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Development, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 22 Sep, 2019
About the organisation
Your new organisation
At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.
What we offer
You will have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and innovative team, who are passionate about supporting people living in Supported Residential Services (SRSs).This position will allow you to work one-on-one with individuals in the SRSs towards improved mental, physical and social well being as well as working with SRS proprietors and staff to build their capacity to support their residents.
We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.
About the role
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Based at Coburg Site
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Part – time (0.8 EFT)
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Permanent
Your new role
As a Supporting Connections Worker of the SRS Support Program , you will:
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Implementing capacity building interventions aimed to assist SRSs to develop stronger collaborative relationships with local services and to better respond to the needs of their residents
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Assessing the health and social support needs of clients
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Providing support, advocacy and referrals, including facilitating access to the NDIS
- Establishing and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
To be considered for this position, applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Psychology, Community Development, or equivalent as determined by Merri Health
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of services to clients with complex needs including behavioral issues, chronic psychiatric disabilities and or/ intellectual disabilities, and/or brain injury
- Demonstrated experience in community development/capacity building projects
- The capacity to work creatively, demonstrate initiative, contribute ideas and be active in a supportive team environment
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Supporting Connections Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Health_–_General
