Job description
- Monday – Friday (9am – 4pm) ongoing position
- Based at our purpose built Golden Wattle site in Healesville & Killara House in Ringwood + travel where required.
- Competitive salary + Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550
What you’ll be doing
As the Coordinator of our Social Activity Groups, you will provide support to Older Adults to stay connected and active in their local community, through planned activities and social connections. Reporting to and working collaboratively with the Older Adult Manager (Vic and Qld) you will be required to undertake a number of activities including but not limited to:
- Operationalising, and facilitating Older Adult social and planned activities which are goal orientated, engaging and meaningful. Activities may be in house or out in the community. Activities are aimed at supporting wellness, reablement and independence.
- Communicating effectively with participants, carers, relevant community organisations for coordination of participant service delivery.
- Arranging transportation of participants when required for program activities (this may include driving a 12-seater bus).
- Promoting and growing the services within the community.
- Ensuring risk management and all relevant program documentation is completed.
- Monitor income and expenditure to ensure the program operates within budget.
- Coordinate and support a small team of support workers.
To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Joanne Robinson, Older Adult Program Manager (Vic and Qld) at [email protected] using the subject line: Coordinator – Social Activity Group enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Who we’re looking for
In addition to having a self-directed passion and drive to support people within the community, you will have:
- Coordination experience in a community setting as well as experience delivering group activities to older adults
- Demonstrated experience in working with older adults.
- knowledge of the leisure and health needs of older people living in the community as well as their diverse physical, social, emotional and cultural needs.
- Understanding and knowledge of the impact of dementia on people, their carers and families.
Qualifications
- Aged Care Qualifications in related field
- Dementia specific qualifications and/or experience desirable
- Certificate or Diploma in Business Management desirable
What we offer
EACH is committed to developing our team. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.
We provide:
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunities for internal career progression in NSW, QLD, ACT, and VIC.
- Increase your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
- Professional support and supervision.
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members.
- Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.
Join us at EACH
For over 50 years, EACH has been dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering stronger communities through our health and support services. Our workforce comprises compassionate individuals ready to offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals from all walks of life. Join us in our mission and together, let’s create meaningful change.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don’t miss out and apply today! **
