Facilitator - Community Friend Program

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Melbourne City Mission Full time

Summary

  • Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
  • Ongoing Part time opportunity (3 days a week on-site - FTE 0.8)
  • Travelling to different site locations is required (Northern and Western parts of Melbourne)

About the Opportunity

MCM (Melbourne City Mission) is a leading community services organisation that innovatively works alongside thousands of Victorians and their communities to overcome barriers experienced through Homelessness, Early Years, Disability, Palliative care, Early Childhood Intervention Services and Education.

The Community Friend Program is a social support program for adults with a range of disabilities, funded under Home and Community Care (HACC) by the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH), under the auspice of Melbourne City Mission. This position works with the Senior Manager and other Facilitator in developing and managing the opportunities for community involvement, whilst meeting all funding requirements.

Through volunteer involvement in one-to-one friendship matches and small social groups, the Community Friend Program facilitates the participation of people with a disability in the community. The Community Friend Program aims to advance community understanding of people with a disability through encouraging their involvement in their community. The Program provides community members with an opportunity to take on the valuable role of volunteer. The Community Friend Program is delivered through volunteer involvement in nine local government areas of Melbourne.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

  • Initiate and sustain volunteer recruitment and participant referral strategies in local allocated regions.
  • Efficiently coordinate with the team the day-to-day operations of the program, in accordance with Departmental guidelines and the MCM business plan.
  • Generate links and partnerships which enhance program outcomes – source opportunities to promote and raise awareness of the program. This includes conducting, presenting training and information sessions to a variety of groups and networks, and advertising/marketing for the program where possible.
  • Facilitate a case load of one-to-one friendship matches between volunteers and participants. Providing relevant support to both parties whilst ensuring volunteers and participants are appropriately matched, in line with the needs of participants and the aptitudes of volunteers - ensuring that the "pairing" is suitable and beneficial for both parties.
  • Source opportunities to promote and raise awareness of the program in the communities serviced by the CFP and MCM Group.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

  • Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
  • Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
  • Supportive learning and development environment
  • Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

  • A relevant qualification in the human services / community development field
  • A demonstrated experience of working directly with people with a disability and a knowledge of issues related to people with a disability
  • Well-developed communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate with people with disabilities, their carers, and support coordinators
  • A sound knowledge of legislation relating to volunteers
  • Experience with volunteers and an understanding of issues related to volunteering and the provision of a volunteer service
  • The ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Demonstrated experience of working within a team
  • Ability to work in a cross-culturally sensitive manner in culture, identity and specific needs of participants and volunteers
  • Well-developed written and organisational skills
  • Well-developed computer skills, including use of a database
  • A full current Australian driver’s licence

Screening Criteria

  • National Police check
  • Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
  • Valid Victorian Drivers licence
  • Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role close: 22nd of September 2024, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

We are a leading not for profit, purpose-driven organisation that offers a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness and Family Services, Palliative Care and Education.  

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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