Support Coordinator

Position Details

**Reference Number**
- 10504**Employment Type**
- Permanent Full Time**Organisation**
- SOP Kesher Support Team**Location**
- Head Office (St Kilda Road)**Enterprise Agreement Classification**
- Individual Contract - Contract Position**Hours**
- 38**Position Summary**

**What we do**
- Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services, Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care and Holocaust Survivors Programs.**The role**
- As a Support Coordinator for our home care packages program, you will provide advice guidance and implementation of in-home supports to help Elders live comfortably and happily in their own homes.- This role is of the greatest importance and will require you to take into account the Elder's support needs, aspirations, choices and values, ensuring that the client's financial profile allows for the supports requested. It will allow you to use your well developed skills in problem solving and network building, and you will be supported by a knowledgable, warm and well established team of likeminded professionals. The care provided to Elders living in their own homes is some of our most important work, especially as we emerge from what has been a trying time for those who may have been feeling isolated.**Some of the tasks that will be involved in this role will be**:

- Identify needs based on an assessment of the Elders’ functional capacity, via discussion with them, their family or support person.
- Visit Elders in their homes in order to undertake assessments reviews and maintain contact with them and their families.
- Develop Support Plans in collaboration with Elders that meet their goals.
- Develop and maintain a budget in collaboration with your client in accordance with the Australian Government Guidance for Home Care Packages.
- Use of interpreters either by phone or in person when required.
- Fulfil reporting and compliance requirements within required timeframes.
- Understanding of the health and welfare issues faced by older Australians wishing to remain in their homes.
- Experience in undertaking complex in home assessments, implementing Support Plans and managing budgets.
- Evidence of fluent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate compassion and empathy when working with Elders, including ethno-specific groups and Elders affected by trauma such as Holocaust Survivors.
- Demonstrate technological competency skills necessary to perform job skills (i.e. Microsoft Office suite and client management systems)
- Tertiary Qualifications in Human Services, Nursing, Allied Health, Health Management or similar.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and multitask.
- Ability to speak Russian will be well regarded but not essential.
- Case Management experience is desirable.

**Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career**
- When you choose to commence your career with Jewish Care, some of what we will provide you will include;- Good salary and salary packaging options
- Maximise your cash, minimise your tax
- Inclusivity isn’t just a word. Everyone is welcome here
- Real opportunities for learning and career development.
- We want your opinion and your experience. Be heard in your workplace.
- Great team. Great support. Great location
- If what you have read above resonates with you, then we would encourage you to commence your employment journey with Jewish Care. Please click “Apply” and follow the steps to become part of our team at Jewish Care. If you would like to have a conversation about this role, call Troy Baker on 03 8517 5917. Make the next step in your career a step that will positively impact the lives of those who need your support.- Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community._
- Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community._

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential: Have you ever been an employee or volunteer for Jewish Care Victoria before?
- Essential: Do you currently hold a valid police check or are you happy to have Jewish Care Victoria process one on your behalf?
- Essential: Do you have any restrictions that would prevent you from performing the full range of duties in the job?- Essential: Do you have full working rights within Australia? (If no, please indicate your working restriction)
- Essential: When would you be available to commence in this role?
- Desirable: Where did you see this job advertised? (eg