Community Connector

• Permanent Part Time – 22.8 hours per week (min three days)

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced community services worker to join the
Open Support team. As a Community Connector within the newly implemented Community
Connections program, you will provide social support and companionship to clients, with a focus on
building social confidence and capacity for ongoing independent connection. This will involve
undertaking a range of face to face and virtual activities with clients such as one-to-one visits and
outings, facilitating small group activities and accompanying clients to social events, until they are
ready and able to participate independently. The Community Connector will work in collaboration with
the Social Connection Case Manager, the client and other community resources and agencies to
identify and enable access to suitable social opportunities that are in line with the client’s needs,
capabilities and interests.
As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate your high level interpersonal communication and
active listening skills with clients who have diverse capabilities and backgrounds and be proactive in
providing opportunities for connection. Your relationship building skills will ensure positive
relationships with clients, colleagues and other service providers. The role will also require the you to
be confident in facilitating small groups with vulnerable people.
Experience in working within the aged care and/or mental health sector will be highly regarded.

Essential Criteria – Refer to Position Description

Benefits
If you are looking for a career with an organisation that is committed to making a difference to the
most vulnerable in our community, then this is the role for you. Open Support offers a supportive and
flexible working environment and unique opportunities for professional and personal growth. In
addition, a competitive salary packaging arrangement through Smart Salary is available to all
permanent employees.