Community Connector

St Vincent’s Health Australia

New South Wales, Australia
Social support and companionship
Building social confidence
Facilitating small group activities
As a Community Connector within Community Connections program, you will provide social support and companionship to clients, with a focus on building social confidence and capacity for ongoing independent connection

Job Summary

  • As a Community Connector within Community Connections program, you will provide social support and companionship to clients, with a focus on building social confidence and capacity for ongoing independent connection.
  • The Community Connector will work in collaboration with the client and other community resources and agencies to identify and enable access to suitable social opportunities that are in line with the client’s needs, capabilities and interests.
  • Enjoy several employee groups including our award-winning Pride Network.

Matching Summary

As a Community Connector within Community Connections program, you will provide social support and companionship to clients, with a focus on building social confidence and capacity for ongoing independent connection.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • social support and companionship
  • building social confidence
  • facilitating small group activities
  • active listening skills
  • relationship building skills
  • managing and de-escalating difficult situations

Nice-to-have

  • mission to provide care
  • award-winning Pride Network
  • commitment to reconciliation
  • welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive

Key Requirements

  • Qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Mental Health, Community Development or related discipline and/or equivalent professional experience
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence
  • Current First Aid Certificate and Mental Health First Aid Certificate or willingness to work toward same
  • At least 2 years experience in community service, aged care, mental health or disability services setting
  • Ability to manage service obligations including confidentiality, duty of care, mandatory reports, WHS, legislation and professional conduct standards

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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