Aged Care and Volunteer Visitor Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join SMRC and lead our Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) program. The ACVVS is funded to support consumers on Home Care Packages or residents in a Residential Aged Care facility, to feel valued, involved in the community and to increase independence. The position is part of a team that will promote, recruit, induct, onboard and match volunteers with recipients. Our aim is to collaborate with key stakeholders in the Aged, Welfare and Social Sectors and the Community to improve the lives of older people. SMRC is funded to support the ACVVS.

• Full time, fixed term
• Salary packaging available

Key responsibilities include:

• Actively recruit, train and support ACVVS volunteers ensuring compliance with legislation and procedures and organisational governance.
• Actively seek referrals and ensure recipient suitability for the scheme.
• Maintain high level of communication and positive relationship with Network members, Aged Care Providers and Volunteers.
• Provide support to team members.

Qualifications:

• Min Certificate IV in Community Service, Human Services or equivalent
• Min 1 year experience in relevant sector
• Relevant demonstrated experience in working with Volunteers, support and coordination

Download the POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 26 March 2024

For more details regarding this position please contact People and Culture on the details below.