Program Coordinator

This exciting role will work hand in hand with our Young Adults Program Manager to deliver our innovative suite of young adult programs and events. This role will be extremely collaborative, and team based, requiring excellent communication and facilitation skills, it will also be quite flexible in that this role will also support other Heads Together programs when required.

The primary role will include coordination and facilitation of the Heading Out social program as well as program support for our ABILiTy and Cook, Chat, Eat programs. The Program Coordinator would be required to work at least one but up to 3 days depending on the applicant per week at the Heads Together office in Footscray and/or remotely online when required.

In addition to these regular hours, they will also be facilitating the following Heading Out events; weekly online coffee club, monthly in person lunches in the CBD and monthly Friday night virtual drinks. The Program Coordinator would be expected to always work within the purpose of the organisation and to uphold the values of the organisation which are respect, courage, generosity and acceptance.

Who is Heads Together

Heads Together for ABI is a Victorian non-profit organisation which provides an ongoing community that connects and supports the intersectional needs of young people and families impacted by acquired brain injury. We power lived experience and drive positive change through our unique, collaborative model which brings together people with lived and professional experience of brain injury. We learn from each other and create a shared understanding and commitment on how to build better lives for young people with brain injuries.

Our innovative, peer driven programs target the specific needs of young adults, families, parents, teens and kids to build friendships, support networks and the skills and confidence needed to navigate the complex pathway of rehabilitation, recovery and life. The young adult programs have been developed in consultation with our community and specifically targeted to meet the needs of young adults who have acquired a brain injury by the age of 25 who are looking for meaningful opportunities to build their strengths, skills and social networks.

Young Adult Programs

• Heading Out – A opportunity to meet, connect and have fun with people who understand
• ABILiTy – ABI Leadership Team: A safe space to explore life, leadership and finding your own path.
• Cook, Chat, Eat – Building skills and confidence with cooking at home & learning to host meals for friends and family.

Criteria Required:

• At least 3 years experience working with people with an ABI
• At least 1 year experience working as part of a team within a related organisation ie. ABI, disability
• VCE or VCE equivalent or relevant tertiary education

Recommended Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with community based programs
• A good understanding and current knowledge of the Victorian ABI sector (services, funding etc)
• Experience with facilitating and/or coordinating groups, particularly groups of people with an ABI
• Experience with individualised goal setting and outcome measures
• Experience with developing processes and documentation for disability related programs/services
• Good time management skills and ability to meet timeframes of program
• Experience with report writing and documentation

Roles and Responsibilities:

All roles and responsibilities are to support the Program Manager to deliver young adult programs and events.

• Coordinate Heading Out program and events
• Coordinate Heading out participants and volunteers
• Assist with team meetings and leadership training
• Assist with facilitating workshops and social events for young adults
• Assist with development of documentation and materials for participants and volunteers
• Assist with recruitment and intake of participants and volunteers
• Assist with induction training and compliance for volunteers
• Assist with ongoing evaluation measures

• Assist with revising individual goals, actions and strategies as well as participant/volunteer matches

All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and require a current first aide certificate.

To apply:

For any further information, please contact Kayla Summers, on 0493 128 804 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Program Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description and application form are attached.