Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 4th Jul 2022
- Melbourne > Mount Waverley
The Volunteer Coordinator will work flexibly, primarily across the Southern & Eastern metropolitan regions to lead a team of volunteers to enhance the connection between consumers and their community. This Social Support program facilitates both 1 to 1 consumer/volunteer connections, as well as volunteer-led special interest consumer groups.
The Volunteer Coordinator will also be integral in embedding the principles of wellness and reablement, ensuring the team retains a focus on supporting older people to engage in social activities of their choice. The Volunteer Coordinator will require a range of skills that demonstrate an ability to develop innovative and flexible consumer directed care options and new program developments to meet consumer need.
You will have a Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare, Community Services or equivalent and a current Victorian Drivers License. A minimum of one year in people leadership; ideally with community Aged Care experience and experience working in Aged Care or Disability and an understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
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For further information please contact Rachel Martin, Team Leader East on 0481 458 365.
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