Access & Support Worker

Looking for an exciting new opportunity within a supportive and inclusive team environment? This could be the opportunity for you!

• Mitcham based offices with hybrid working options available
• Initial 6 Month contract with the potential to extend or go permanent
• Salary of up to 82k + Super + Generous NFP Salary Packaging

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

The Organisation

This organisation has nearly 20 years of promoting community, safety and health in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Through various programs and initiatives, they are all about enhancing the lives and culture of their community and aim to provide an inclusive, welcoming and accessible environment.

The organisation is looking for an experienced Access & Support Worker to assist in improving access and advocacy for those in need.

The Role

This busy role will see you managing the following:

• Promote and increase participation in their programs and provide information to the local Indigenous community about the Access & Support Program to raise awareness
• Build effective engagement and relationships with community members, partnering organisations and relevant stakeholders
• Use an early intervention/assertive approach to consult, engage, develop respectful relationships, identify access issues and actively seek feedback from individuals to inform service responses
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team, program workers, community groups and other stakeholders in order to meet the needs of the Access and Support clients
• Develop, implement and monitor Access and Support programs and outcomes to ensure they meet the reporting expectations of the organisation and funding agency expectations

The Person

The following knowledge, skills and experience are requirements of the position

• Certificate IV in Community Services/Development and/or equivalent experience in working as an Access and Support Worker and or other related community support services
• Demonstrated knowledge of Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP) and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
• The ability to advocate on behalf of clients by providing sound advice and assistance based on knowledge and experience.
• A current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain and a current Victorian Driver’s License
• A current or willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Check

The Offer

You will be joining a proud, community centric organisation where your contribution will be vital to making a difference, enabling many others to access the programs and facilities they require. On offer is a package of $82k plus super and generous salary packaging options. The offices are in the eastern suburbs with great work flexibility (work from home options). This role will be a six month contract with the potential to extend further or go permanent.

Johnson Recruitment actively embraces diversity in the workforce through inclusive community representation of gender, culture, thought, and work arrangements – your applications are encouraged.

If you have exceptional skills and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please make an application by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below to submit your resume in Word format. To confidentially discuss this role further, please feel free to call Justin Curreen-Harris from Johnson Recruitment on 0477 013 742.