Support Advisor Join Our Team at Jewish Care Victoria Permanent full-time position Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay! Flexible working arrangements About Us Jewish Care Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation and one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish community in Victoria.
For 175 years, we have been committed to serving our community with compassion and excellence.
Our diverse staff come from various cultural and religious backgrounds, and we offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience focused on Jewish history and culture.
About the Role As a Support Advisor, you will play a crucial role in assessing the needs of older adults and developing tailored care plans that address their social and health requirements.
You will be responsible for coordinating services, advocating for clients, and promoting the uptake of Jewish Care services.
This role requires balancing financial and organisational constraints while ensuring client-centered care.
What You Will Do Collaborate with the Community Aged Care team to deliver coordinated and client-centered services.
Develop personalized Care Plans that are safe, effective, and aligned with client needs and preferences.
Advocate for Jewish Care services that best meet the goals of clients.
Conduct thorough assessments to determine appropriate care and services.
Maintain current knowledge of healthy aging trends, wellness, and re-ablement practices.
Plan and implement health programs tailored to the needs of special and target groups.
Balance financial and other constraints with client needs in care planning.
Seek alternative programs and funding streams to support client goals.
Coordinate with social services, health, and governmental agencies for comprehensive care.
Take responsibility for the client's interface with the service system, ensuring effective communication and advocacy.
Demonstrate compassion and cultural sensitivity, especially when working with diverse and vulnerable populations.
You Will Bring Tertiary qualifications in Human Services, Nursing, Allied Health, Health Management, or similar fields.
Experience in community aged care, re-ablement programs, and the delivery of programs in a community setting.
Strong communication skills, including empathy, negotiation, and objection handling.
Knowledge of the aged care environment, emerging issues, and assistive technologies that support aging.
The ability to work effectively within a broader organisation and collaborate with various stakeholders.
Technological proficiency with tools such as Word, Excel, and established record systems.
Strong problem-solving and advocacy skills, with a focus on client-centered care.
The Benefits of Working with Jewish Care Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
Employee Awards and Recognition Programs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
Staff Referral Bonus Program.
Opportunities for career development and advancement.
A supportive work environment that values your expertise and commitment to staff and client wellbeing.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and want to work with an organisation that values your contributions, click APPLY now.
We will begin shortlisting and conducting interviews promptly.
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.
Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work.
Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.
Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse.
We are a child safe organisation.
We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.
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