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Community Visitor Scheme Coordinator - Full Time / Fixed Term

Job No: S2879
Location: Anglicare SQ - Service Delivery - Queensland

About the Position

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our organisation and help us to support and connect with people on every step of their life path, responding with love, care, hope and humility, and support the most vulnerable in our community. Our Community Visitor Volunteers provide an important service by supporting isolated older persons living in the community or in residential aged care.

We currently have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Coordinator to join us for a full time, 12 month contract. The CVS Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the recruitment selection, orientation, supervision and support of CVS volunteers. The CVS Coordinator will also advise and educate services on the CVS Program, including contractual requirements, and liaise with aged care providers external to Anglicare SQ to ensure awareness of the scheme and access for eligible older persons. 

 

About You

With a background in Community Services and previous experience working with volunteers, your skills and capabilities will include:

  • Demonstrated ability in developing attraction strategies and recruitment proposals
  • Interviewing and assessment experience, asking effective questions and active listening skills
  • Provision of training, supervision and support to volunteers across multiple service sites and environments
  • An interest in networking within the care sector and wider community to promote the service
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and the confidence to relate to a wide range of stakeholders
  • Strong general administration background, including developing records and maintaining reporting functions
  • Great coordination and liaison experience, with multi-tasking and prioritisation capabilities
  • Capacity to problem-solve, think outside the box and offer innovative solutions

You will be required to hold a Certificate IV in Volunteer Coordination, Community Service Coordination or similar (or equivalent experience); an open and clean Queensland Drivers Licence; and a National Police Certificate.

 

Show Your Interest

Position Description

To submit an application and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’ below or visit http://anglicaresqinternal.applynow.net.au/ and refer to job number S2879

 

For further information please contact

Denise Bailey on 0405 107 990

 

Applications close Sunday 28th May 2017

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

 

 

 

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