Social Support Coordinator

The Social Support Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination of Alpine Leisure Group (ALG) and community meals program. The role is responsible for booking venues, staff supervision, program review and development. This role will also be responsible for volunteer coordination including; recruitment, creating opportunities, matching volunteers to opportunities and volunteer support.  

Principal Responsibilities

The Social Support Coordinator maintains the following primary responsibilities:

• Line management of Alpine Leisure Group Staff;
• Ensures that a high quality home care service is delivered with a focus on strengthening client independence;
• Ensures commitment to continuous improvement and delivery of quality, person focused service;
• Lead quality assurance activities and support accreditation requirements;
• Forms and manages relationships with direct care workers and clients to ensure person focussed care is delivered;
• Forms and manages relationships within the community services directorate, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure person directed and focussed care;
• Employs professionally appropriate communication styles in a range of contexts;
• Manages self to maintain effectiveness, inclusive of a commitment to continual professional learning and growth.

Our Region:

• Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria.
• We are in the heart of Alpine country and boasts skiing, and scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek.
• We are close to the world-class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions.
• We are only 40-60 minutes from the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits are available. If you have relocated permanently, you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay through salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full-time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• All applications are to be submitted via Alpine Health Careers
• Enquiries can be made via hr@alpinehealth.org.au
• Confirmation of full COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application.
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at Jobs | Alpine Health
• Applications close Friday, 20 September 2024