Community Connector

St Vincent’s Health Australia

New South Wales, Australia
Social support and companionship
Building social confidence and capacity
Facilitating small group activities
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most disadvantaged in our community

Job Summary

  • Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most disadvantaged in our community.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy several employee groups including our award-winning Pride Network.

Matching Summary

Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most disadvantaged in our community.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Social support and companionship
  • Building social confidence and capacity
  • Facilitating small group activities
  • Active listening skills
  • Relationship building skills
  • Working with vulnerable people

Nice-to-have

  • Addressing social isolation and loneliness
  • Client-centred practice
  • Managing and de-escalating difficult situations

Key Requirements

  • Qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Mental Health, Community Development or related discipline and/or equivalent professional experience
  • At least 2 years experience in community service, aged care, mental health or disability services
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence
  • Current First Aid Certificate and Mental Health First Aid Certificate or willingness to work toward same
  • Current Children Check and NSW Police Check clearance or willingness to obtain

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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