Support Work - Homeless & Community Support Worker

cohealth; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness membership

Paid parental leave

EAP counselling

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

cohealth is seeking a Support Work - Homeless & Community Support Worker in Victoria, Australia. You will help vulnerable older people access aged care, housing and community supports to improve wellbeing and independence within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience with complex needs, with a focus on human rights and person-centered care. Detailed onboarding and supportive policies are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable people with multiple and complex needs.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and trauma-informed, strength-based approaches.
• Understanding of case management processes: intake, assessment, care planning, advocacy and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assertive outreach to identify and engage vulnerable older people who may benefit from the Care Finder program
• Assist clients to register with My Aged Care and access government funded MAC services
• Develop and implement goal-directed support plans reflecting client priorities
• Build trusting relationships with clients using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches

Skills

Vulnerable people experience

Trauma-informed practice

Case management principles

Education

Social Work / Community Services related degree

Job description

Support Work - Homeless & Community Support Worker

• Generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Work for a multidisciplinary team with a diverse range of backgrounds

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role.

About the role

Empower people to access the care they deserve. Working within a multidisciplinary, human rights-focused team, you’ll help vulnerable older people connect with aged care, housing and community supports to improve wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

Please refer to the Position Description to know more about the role.

• Conduct assertive outreach to identify and engage vulnerable older people who may benefit from the Care Finder program
• Assist clients to register with My Aged Care and access government funded MAC services
• Develop and implement goal-directed support plans that reflect client priorities and needs
• Build trusting and respectful relationships with clients through a trauma informed, strengths based approach

What cohealth offers:

• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment, to help increase your take-home pay.
• Novated Leasing is available along with a significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family.
• cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service
• Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well
• Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, along with mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs
• An inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and the work you do makes a meaningful difference
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Human Services or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable people with multiple and complex needs
• Knowledge of the Social Determinants of Health, trauma informed practice and strength-based approaches to supporting vulnerable individuals
• Demonstrated understanding of case management principles, including intake, assessment, care planning, advocacy, referral and service coordination

Application Process

We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Alex Vowles ***************@cohealth.org.au

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.