Work within a values driven, progressive organisationBe part of an engaging team that thrives on challengesFulltime maximum term contract until 30 June 2025Covering the Frankston, Casey and Greater Dandenong regionAbout the OpportunityThe Health Care Connections (HCC) program connects people experiencing homelessness with relevant local primary health care providers to ensure their primary health needs can be readily met. HCC does this through an outreach model, meeting people experiencing homelessness where they are in the community, building a relationship with them, supporting them to build connections with relevant local primary health care providers that meet their needs, and then planning with the client how these connections will be sustained over the long term.The program will deliver this support across 3 Local Government Areas (LGAs) - City of Greater Dandenong, City of Frankston and City of Casey. HCC is delivered by a team of 3 Health Care Connections Workers and the Health Care Connections Team Leader. This HCC team is part of the wider MCM Youth and Family Homelessness Services Team. The Health Care Connection Worker provides high quality assertive outreach support to people experiencing homelessness and connects them with relevant local primary health care providers that meet their needs. The role also builds relationships with local primary health care providers and other local homelessness support services to ensure they are connected to the program.About youWe are looking for someone who can:Assist with the implementation of evidence-based intervention strategiesConduct comprehensive needs assessments with clients to have a full understanding of their primary health care needs and the current barriers to accessing these servicesDevelop clear and robust case planning with clients to support them in overcoming any barriers they face to accessing primary health care services, including directly connecting clients to local primary health care services that will meet their needs and referrals to other services as required.Conduct post-transition check-ins with clients and services to confirm their connections are being sustained.Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate protocols, systems and procedures to improve and assist service delivery of the Health Care Connections program.Benefits of working with MCM include:Diverse and inclusive organisationAttractive Salary Packaging benefitsSupportive learning and development environmentCulture of continuous improvementBravo! Reward, Recognition, Benefits PlatformMinimum Qualifications and Experience:Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare studies or related fieldsDemonstrated experience and ability in supporting people who have experienced homelessness, particularly those experiencing primary homelessnessDemonstrated experience working within a case management and assertive outreach frameworkStrong passion for working with people and ability to engage people actively and assertively with complex needsAbility to establish and maintain a variety of partnershipsStrong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasksWell-developed communication, negotiation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skillsHigh level of initiative and motivation and the ability to work independentlyStrong administration skills and computer literacy, including in Microsoft Outlook, case management and case noting systemsAn understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety.Screening CriteriaNational Police checkWorking with Children checkValid Victorian Drivers licenseRight to Work in AustraliaApplications for this role will close on 24th of January and may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.About MCMMCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.We are a leading not-for-profit organisation that offers a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.Our commitment to SafetyMCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of AccessAt MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.MCM places people at the centre of what we doMCM acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the waterways and lands where we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.We commit to ensuring everyone we work with is safe, empowered, supported and respected, especially children and young people. We support and celebrate diversity of race, culture, ability, gender, sexuality and gender identity.
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