About Access Health and CommunityWith a history of 150 years and caring at our centre, our mission and commitment is to build healthier lives within our communities and to deliver excellent health and community services for all.  We have a dedicated and experienced team of over 400 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations. Our people are the centre of everything we do, contributing to the wellbeing of the community every day through our work, making a difference every day to those that need it most.About the opportunity The Manager, Community Wellbeing is responsible for leading and managing the Community Wellbeing Team, which includes Wellbeing Counsellors, Case Managers and Parent Outreach Support Workers that provide community engagement development and outreach programs, particularly within marginalized and hard to reach community members, within diverse and disadvantaged communities. The primary objectives of this role are to ensure a cohesive and professional team structure, meet program targets and KPI’s, maintain compliance with contract and program requirements and quality standards and develop external partnerships to enhance quality and reach.What you will be doingProvide operational management to team members supporting a cohesive, creative and professional team structureProvide clinical supervision to all team members, including pro bono and student counsellors, depending on the level and complexity of case load for individual counsellorsContribute to the development of and comply with relevant policies, practice and procedures to facilitate a professional counselling and case management programsDevelop internal and external partnerships that extend the reach and quality of the programsEngage in networking and program promotion activities to ensure client target numbers are metReferral pathways such as schools, aged care organisations, and other community organisationsWhat you will bring – Key Selection CriteriaIn addition to your passion and purpose to support vulnerable people within our community you will have; Experience within community engagement development and outreach programs particularly within marginalized and hard to reach community members within diverse and disadvantaged communitiesTertiary degree in Counselling or a related disciplinePrevious management experienceDemonstrated knowledge, experience and skills in the provision of counselling and casework servicesProficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applicationsAttributesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to relate to people from a diverse range of social, cultural and ethnics backgroundsCommitment to continuous quality improvement and health promotion principlesEffective time management and prioritisation skillsWell-developed presentation and report writing skillsDemonstrated ability to build and maintain a positive team environmentCapacity to develop innovative services to young people, individual, families and couples including group facilitation skillsExperience and skills in the provision of intake and assessment for counselling services, including in risk assessmentDemonstrated knowledge, experience and appreciation of the skills required in working with volunteersStrong networking and liaison skillsUnderstanding of working within a community agency, including sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged or marginalized members of the community;Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC valuesAccess Health and Community Culture & BenefitsAt Access Health and Community, we offer more than just a fulfilling career: - we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share a common commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and we believe that this shared ethos creates a range of benefits for all who work with us. From opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging, our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Come join us and experience the rewards of a career where you truly make a difference.The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforceA culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thriveCommitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditionsAn authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)A commitment to ongoing professional development and career growthPaid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leaveAnnual leave loadingGenerous salary packaging opportunities(up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)Please click the web link to view our culture and benefits that are on offer: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefitsApply NowIf this position resonates with you and you are passionate about working alongside a collaborative and supportive team, please reach out to Gabrielle Kirwan Manager, IFS further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role: Gabrielle.Kirwan@camcare.org.auPlease refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may fill the position before the end date of the application.Applications close date:  13th October 2023Access Health and Community is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications form people with disabilities, those with mental health and/or AOD recovery experience, and those with diverse genders and sexualities.At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work. We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. Access Health and Community acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and we pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and offer disability services, requiring successful applicants to undergo a NDIS Workers Screening Check, Working With Children Check, Police Check and potentially an International Check. Position Description AUD Camberwell 3124

Manager - Community Wellbeing

  • Manager Community Wellbeing, Camberwell
  • Permanent Part-time 0.6 EFT, salary packaging benefits & work life balance
  • Collaborative and highly supported team environment

About Access Health and Community

With a history of 150 years and caring at our centre, our mission and commitment is to build healthier lives within our communities and to deliver excellent health and community services for all.  We have a dedicated and experienced team of over 400 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations. Our people are the centre of everything we do, contributing to the wellbeing of the community every day through our work, making a difference every day to those that need it most.

About the opportunity

The Manager, Community Wellbeing is responsible for leading and managing the Community Wellbeing Team, which includes Wellbeing Counsellors, Case Managers and Parent Outreach Support Workers that provide community engagement development and outreach programs, particularly within marginalized and hard to reach community members, within diverse and disadvantaged communities. The primary objectives of this role are to ensure a cohesive and professional team structure, meet program targets and KPI’s, maintain compliance with contract and program requirements and quality standards and develop external partnerships to enhance quality and reach.

What you will be doing

  • Provide operational management to team members supporting a cohesive, creative and professional team structure
  • Provide clinical supervision to all team members, including pro bono and student counsellors, depending on the level and complexity of case load for individual counsellors
  • Contribute to the development of and comply with relevant policies, practice and procedures to facilitate a professional counselling and case management programs
  • Develop internal and external partnerships that extend the reach and quality of the programs
  • Engage in networking and program promotion activities to ensure client target numbers are met
  • Referral pathways such as schools, aged care organisations, and other community organisations

What you will bring – Key Selection Criteria

In addition to your passion and purpose to support vulnerable people within our community you will have;

  • Experience within community engagement development and outreach programs particularly within marginalized and hard to reach community members within diverse and disadvantaged communities
  • Tertiary degree in Counselling or a related discipline
  • Previous management experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience and skills in the provision of counselling and casework services
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications

Attributes

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to people from a diverse range of social, cultural and ethnics backgrounds
  • Commitment to continuous quality improvement and health promotion principles
  • Effective time management and prioritisation skills
  • Well-developed presentation and report writing skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a positive team environment
  • Capacity to develop innovative services to young people, individual, families and couples including group facilitation skills
  • Experience and skills in the provision of intake and assessment for counselling services, including in risk assessment
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience and appreciation of the skills required in working with volunteers
  • Strong networking and liaison skills
  • Understanding of working within a community agency, including sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged or marginalized members of the community;
  • Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values

Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits

At Access Health and Community, we offer more than just a fulfilling career: - we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share a common commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and we believe that this shared ethos creates a range of benefits for all who work with us. From opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging, our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Come join us and experience the rewards of a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

  • A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce
  • A culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
  • Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
  • An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
  • Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Annual leave loading
  • Generous salary packaging opportunities(up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Please click the web link to view our culture and benefits that are on offer: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

Apply Now

If this position resonates with you and you are passionate about working alongside a collaborative and supportive team, please reach out to Gabrielle Kirwan Manager, IFS further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role: Gabrielle.Kirwan@camcare.org.au

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/

Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may fill the position before the end date of the application.

Applications close date:  13th October 2023

Access Health and Community is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications form people with disabilities, those with mental health and/or AOD recovery experience, and those with diverse genders and sexualities.

At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.

We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. Access Health and Community acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and we pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and offer disability services, requiring successful applicants to undergo a NDIS Workers Screening Check, Working With Children Check, Police Check and potentially an International Check.