Eagleby Connect Project worker 

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia

The Eagleby Community Connect position will work in a high need community to facilitate the support and referrals for individuals and families ('service users') who participate in the Community Connect project to other specialist services – such as those that support people with complex needs and those affected by domestic and family violence. Community Connect aims to promote and encourage resilience in vulnerable individuals, families and communities.

The following requirements must be met in the delivery of Community Connect.

• Facilitate access to services and supports including the capacity for case coordination.
• Develop close working relationships with local specialist services including the development of networks across the region for referrals, support and assistance.
• Establishment of appropriate processes to handle referrals that are not accepted to ensure support is provided outside of the program, eg an individual may be referred directly to more appropriate supports in the community.
• Respond quickly and effectively to arrange emergency assistance if required.
• Knowledge of legal requirements in relation to issues such as privacy, information sharing, and consent to information about service users being communicated to external supports and services.
   

A vacancy currently exists within the Logan City Youth & Family Services team based at Eagleby Neighborhood Centre. Community Connect worker – full time SCHDSI Award Level 5. 

How to Apply:

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date.

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland

Working alongside people who love what they do
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Access to discounted holiday units

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