Service Connection Team Leader

Job Description

Box Hill or Eltham location with Hybrid Working options Competitive salary including salary packaging Permanent Full Time Position Who are we? healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life. Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community. Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Why work with us? Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important. When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected. healthAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier. Job Description The opportunity: We are looking for a Service Connection Team Leader to join our supportive and professional multidisciplinary teams in a Full Time capacity. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Undertake Assertive Outreach activities relating to connections and linkages with community services, networks and community groups to assist the Connectors to identify and engage with the target populations across the LGAs. Present an energised profile with decisive decision making related to day-to-day management of program and provide clear communication to build a strong, positive focus with your team. Be the day-to-day liaison contact for our partner agency and funding body. Represent healthAbility in the aged care sector, as well as through other relevant networks and working groups. Contribute to writing funding submission applications as appropriate. Ensure program has strong links with external stakeholders, referrers, and clients. Manage the service budget and ensure all funder targets are met. Desired Skills and Experience Demonstrated knowledge of trauma informed practice and cultural safety and evidence-based approaches to improving wellbeing. Experience with building and maintaining effective working relationships internally and with external organisations, networks and community groups. A relevant tertiary qualification - Health, Social Work, Social Sciences. >5 years’ experience working in community/public health or community-based setting. Demonstrated leadership experience. Relevant degree in health, social work or other relevant qualification. Minimum 1 year experience in the CareFinder program is preferred. Please apply here by submitting a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria with your CV. Thank you for your time and interest and please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.Any enquiries can be made to Jade Kruger at Employment with healthAbility is conditional upon being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. #J-18808-Ljbffr