SAVVI Supporting Connections Worker

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.
Hey You!
genU are looking for experienced human services professional who is energetic and passionate about supporting and encouraging those with health and social barriers to live their best lives! Sound like you? Join genU today!
The role of the genU SAVVI (Supporting Accommodation for Vulnerable Victorians Initiative) Supporting Connections Worker aims to support improvements to the wellbeing of Supported Residential Services (SRS) residents with complex behaviours to provide support, build capacity and address barriers and help them live the life they want. You will educate and support stakeholders on how to best manage resident behaviours, meet their individual needs and increase their confidence, independence, social participation and community access!
This is part-time (0.6 fte - 22.8 hours per week), 12 month fixed-term position based in Geelong, Victoria.
About You
Our ideal SAVVI Supporting Connections Worker will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience in human services discipline, particularly; community welfare and case/care management
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including counselling, negotiation and networking
• Knowledge and ability to interpret public policy, prepare reports and develop innovative solutions
• Understanding and ability to implement services within the Welfare and Disability industry
• Ability to forge and maintain collaborative partnerships with clients, agencies and funding bodies.

You will also meet the following essential requirements:

• Minimum Cert IV in Community Services or equivalent or relevant tertiary qualification with relevant experience in a human service discipline particularly community welfare, medical, case/care management
• Current Victorian Drivers license
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
• Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate or willingness to obtain

Please for a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role.
For You!
genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.
genu staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Investment in You: In addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
• Study Scholarship: All genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Employee Referral Program: Refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period.

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Macdonald on 0477 011 069 or at
This role closes on the 13th of February however applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.
Apply Now