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Form of workClient Services Coordinator - Disability Services
- Permanent ongoing position
- Attractive salary + NFP salary packaging benefits
- Central location in Caulfield
About us
Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of disability, aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.
The Opportunity
We are now seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Disability Services and lead a team of dedicated Disability Support Workers by promoting person-centred active support to facilitate community inclusion in one of many programs. Our aim is to empower clients to make choices, achieve their goals and lead a rewarding life.
Key responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a supportive environment of inclusion and person centred active support
- Promote community integration in all aspects of a person’s life
- Demonstrate the ability to support individuals in a small group setting
- Support and facilitate client bookings, intake and assessment
- Empower clients to maximise personal decision-making opportunities
- Maintain effective interpersonal communication with staff and clients
- Liaise with relevant agencies/community resources, colleagues and families to ensure continuity of care and goals are met
- Commit to best practice principles by identifying and contributing to projects
- Implement Continuous Improvement in all aspects of service delivery
- Demonstrate leadership and provide skills development to disability support workers
- Support and empower vulnerable people to report and speak out against instances of abuse or potential abuse.
What you will need to succeed in this role:
- Certificate IV Community Services – Disability or recognised equivalent
- Substantial experience in the Disability Services with a focus on community engagement
- Ability to effectively manage work schedule, and to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package
- Level 2 First Aid Certificate, Police Check, NDIS and Working with Children’s Check
Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:
- Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 per annum on meal & entertainment).
- Centralised Orientation Day and Ethos Day
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reward & Recognition Program
- Employee Referral Program - refer a friend or family member to work at JCV and receive $100 e-gift voucher.
- Learning and development
If this sounds like an opportunity in the next step of your career, and you want to work for an organisation that supports you to succeed both personally and professionally, click APPLY and commence your journey with Jewish Care Victoria.
Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.
Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.
Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.
