Support Work - Support & Engagement Coordinator

Applicants with lived experience in a public or social housing settings and those who speak a language other than English are encouraged to apply, please identify this in your applicationFull time, fixed term until June 2028Generous salary packaging options to increase your take home payWork for a multidisciplinary team with a diverse range of backgroundsSo why cohealth?cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.About the roleWorking within a multidisciplinary team, you will help public housing residents impacted by relocation to access health, social and community supports, ensuring they remain connected and supported throughout the move and in their new communities.This rewarding role combines outreach, client engagement, service coordination, case management, and community connections to improve wellbeing and achieve positive relocation outcomeThis position requires applicants to work onsite and does not have hybrid working arrangements.Please refer to the Position Description to know more about the role.Your duties include:Complete intake assessment forms and client registration in TRAK, identifying barriers residents face engaging with the serviceAssist residents with non-clinical relocation needs responding to gaps in resident knowledge and understanding the program and relocation processIdentify appropriate engagement and promotion opportunities with residents to help build program awarenessSupport resident advocacy and understanding consumer rights What cohealth offers:Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment, to help increase your take-home pay. Find out more on salary packaging here: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Jobs-and-employment-types/Working-as-an-employee/Salary-sacrific…Novated Leasing is available along with a significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family. To find out more click herecohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous serviceEligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as wellCounselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, along with mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programsAn inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and the work you do makes a meaningful differenceOur ideal candidate:Tertiary qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Public Health, or related field or 5 years relevant experience Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary teamExperience working with culturally diverse communities and people with complex needsApplication ProcessWe will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Sally Plunkett, Sally.Plunkett@cohealth.org.auAll appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.