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Community Programs Coordinator

About the role

This is a fixed-term contract of one year, with the potential to become ongoing based on an assessment towards the end of how this position has benefited the Elders/Clients. The Community Programs Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of community based programs, social activities and assisting with major events for clients. This includes but is not limited to regular social activities; ongoing or once off cultural activities/events, wellbeing and lifestyle projects with the aim of enhancing involvement in the community, reducing social isolation, improving social and emotional well being of clients and assisting clients to participate in stimulating and therapeutic activities. The Coordinator is also involved in identifying opportunities for social wellbeing activities for clients with disabilities, challenging behaviours and those at risk of social isolation. This position will work closely with the General Manager Metro Client Services and the Adelaide Metro client services team as well as support the General Manager Service Development with major event planning and coordination as required.

Location:

Metro Office

Work type:

Fulltime

Posted on:

30/12/24

Apply due:

N/A

About you

To be successful you will possess a natural ability to communicate and actively engage clients in meaningful and positive manner. Your strong, resilience, attention to detail and accuracy and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will see you succeed in this role. Previous experience working with Aboriginal people be highly regarded but not essential. You must bring prior relevant experience as a Community Programs Coordinator for Elders/Clients in an aged care setting. You must possess unrestricted work rights in Australia. You must have an unrestricted driver’s license & a recent national police check. For any queries regarding this vacancy, please write to hr@aboriginalcs.org.au Aboriginal Community Services (ACS) is a non-profit provider of residential aged care, home and community services. For more information about ACS please visit https://aboriginalcs.org.au/ We kindly request that placement agencies refrain from contacting us regarding candidates for this vacancy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Develop culturally safe social programs/activities that are inclusive to all Elders across the Adelaide Metropolitan aged care planning regions
Develop financially sustainable social programs in line with budgeting requirements and clients HCP and CHSP programs funding guidelines
Promote events and activities strategically to ensure optimal participation
Scheduling of client attendance into the client management system to ensure appropriate charges are applied and data/outputs are reflected correctly
Support clients to attend and participate in groups/activities based on their individual needs
Develop strong working relationships with external community organisations, councils and stakeholders
Liase with transport coordinators to provide clients with transport to and from groups/activities
Increase and sustain CHSP/HCP clients participation in social groups/activities
Ensure the secure management of client and organisational confidential information and compliance with privacy policies and legislation
Provide regular reports to General Manager Client Services
Identify business development opportunities to support both organisational growth and continuous improvement activities
Awareness of risk in a community setting, develop strategies and intervention to safeguard clients and workers.
Develop strong collaborative relationship with other ACS staff / programs and external agencies to deliver seamless and integrated client services
Incidents (SIRS Reporting), feedback, complaints and improvements reporting to be created in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with legislation, ACS policies and procedures.
Undertaking duties where delegated by General Manager, Client Services
Comply with all ACS Policy and Procedures and Perform all tasks and responsibilities to the level required.
Assist General Manger Service Development with planning and coordination of major events as required.

What we offer

$15,899 worth of salary packaging, and another $2,650 on meals entertainment & vacation accommodation via our salary sacrifice partner, potentially increasing your take home pay by $6,399 per annum.
Opportunity to work for an Aboriginal community controlled organisation (ACCO) and assist Aboriginal People and Communities.
Work from our modern offices in Mile End 5031 with access to onsite parking.
Learn and develop with our growing team.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aboriginal Community Services (ACS) is committed to developing a diverse workforce and applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency to all recruitment and selection processes. We are committed to the selection of applicants on merit and to building organisational capability and excellence through its people. ACS assesses applicants on the basis of their knowledge, skills, attributes, and experiences.

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