Social Inclusion Innovation Coordinator
The Social Inclusion Innovation Lead aims to support the promotion and development of innovative services for participants, to ensure they remain independent and connected to their own community.
Social Inclusion Innovation Coordinator
- Part Time, ongoing role
- 0.8 FTE 4 days per week
- Flexible working arrangements available
Overview
Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.
KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.
About the Role
The Social Inclusion Innovation Coordinator aims to support the promotion and development of innovative group programs for participants, to remain independent and connected to their own community through a range of physical and cognitive activities and via social participation.
This position is part of the Social Support Program team based at three sites across Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala communities. The Social Inclusion Innovation Lead is located within the Community Services Department.
This role will supervise a small team of workers, and volunteers and will assist in ensuring current and newly developed programs run efficiently and effectively in accordance with Community Home Support Program (CHSP), Home and Community Care (HACC) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Guidelines and KDHS Policies and Procedures.
About You
The successful applicant will hold a qualification in Allied Health, Nursing, Project Management or Community Engagement in a healthcare setting.
You will have the following skills and capabilities;
Ability to work in a team environment with a focus on person centred care.
Understanding of the value of social connection, community engagement and lived experience
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication; problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to engage existing and new service users to develop innovative community care models
Demonstrated ability to use information technology in care and management
Ensure practice standards are implemented and maintained within the care governance framework
Experience in developing and implementing consumer engagement processes and using consumer feedback to drive real time change in service delivery models
What KDHS Can Offer You
KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:
- A dynamic workplace
- Free onsite car parking
- Professional Development opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Immediate Start option
Further Information
Download a copy of the position description and contact Cherie Hunter, Community Services Nurse Unit Manager on 04 00 094 843 or email her at chunter@kyhealth.org.au
Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.
Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.