• Ideal opportunity to be part of our growing Home Care business.
• Full-time (negotiable), permanent work in and around the Eastern / Southern Metro region (officed based in Wantirna).  
• Enjoy salary packaging benefits worth $15,900 + $2,650 Meals Entertainment

About the role

The Community Connections Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing our programs at our Multicultural Wellness Centre. Our Multicultural Wellness Centre provides tailored services that are socially and culturally sensitive to our Chinese, Filipino and Sri-Lankan participants. The Community Connections Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the service growth and quality of service that meet the psychological, cultural, social, and emotional needs of our care recipients.

You will also:

• Ensure client attraction and retention through excellence in service delivery and formation of genuine relationships focused on enabling independence.
• Provide care planning and assessment of participating consumers and develop programs designed to support consumers interests.
• Provide onsite and direct care support to our consumers.
• Networking with relevant stakeholders, including assessors, consumers, families, care managers, and the wider community.
• Develop and support our community support assistants. 

 About you

The Community Connections Coordinator will provide onsite support to our participating consumers and our community support assistants. Managing the day-to-day functions of the centre, program planning and onsite care support to our consumers. You will have strong interpersonal skills and love engaging with a variety of stakeholders. You have strong communication skills and can maintain professional relationships.

In addition, you have:

• • • Experience working in Aged and Community care setting, support group-based wellness programs, with a strong focus on assessment and development of care plans.
    • Certificate 3 or 4 in Ageing Support or similar – essential
    • Cantonese speaking – desirable
    • Excellent written, verbal and numerical communication skills.
    • Good computer skills, with competence in MS Office and Client Management applications.
    • An understanding of Aged Care Reforms and implications for the organisation and care recipient.
    • Demonstrated commitment to high quality customer service.
    • Ability to work autonomously, sound time management skills and ability to prioritise to meet competing demands.
    • A current Victorian Full driver’s license.

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A positive and supportive workplace culture 
• Excellent Salary Packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development
• A competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Praise program – where we recognise and reward the terrific work of our staff

Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at what our staff are saying -https://vmch.com.au/join-our-team/our-people/

About us

VMCH is a Catholic, not-for-profit organisation that has been helping others for over 100 years.

As a Catholic organisation, our values underpin the work we do. We are especially committed to supporting people who are disadvantaged and marginalised, by creating choices, offering hospitality and building inclusive, compassionate and sustainable communities.

 If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

 To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu Vaccination and a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.

 We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.