What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria.  Services include Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services, Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

As a Support Coordinator you will provide in-home supports to help Elders live comfortably in their own homes.

You will have a qualification in a human services field such as; Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health or similar and use those skills to meet the requirements of a busy caseload of clients with their needs. Some experience in coordinating a caseload of clients is essential! You will be computer literate, detail oriented, able to multi-task and problem solve and genuinely enjoy meeting Elders from a variety of cultures and hearing their stories.

What you will do

• Identify needs based on an assessment of the Elders’ functional capacity, via discussion with them, their family or support person.
• Visit Elders in their homes in order to undertake assessments reviews and maintain contact with them and their families.
• Develop Support Plans in collaboration with Elders that meet their goals.
• Develop and maintain a budget in collaboration with your client in accordance with the Australian Government Guidance for Home Care Packages.
• Apply a broad knowledge of resources (or know where to locate such resources) in response to identified needs. 
• Use of interpreters either by phone or in person when required.
• Manage a busy schedule of home visits, reviews, emails and phone calls.
• Fulfil reporting and compliance requirements within required timeframes.

What you will bring

• Understanding of the health and welfare issues faced by older Australians wishing to remain in their homes.
• Experience in undertaking complex in home assessments, implementing Support Plans and managing budgets.
• Evidence of fluent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy when working with Elders, including ethno-specific groups and Elders affected by trauma such as Holocaust Survivors.
• Demonstrate technological competency skills necessary to perform job skills (i.e. Microsoft Office suite and client management systems)
• Tertiary Qualifications in Human Services, Nursing, Allied Health, Health Management or similar.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and multitask.
• Ability to speak Russian will be well regarded but not essential.
• Case Management experience is desirable.

Benefits & Culture

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

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.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

The Lending Relationship Officer has been created as a result of strong demand for Jewish Care’s Interest Free Loan’s offering – Empower Interest Free Loans.  The program has been in existence for over a century however has experienced significant growth over the last 5 years.  This position has the role of managing the loan portfolio including relationships with borrowers and guarantors. 

What you will do

• Interview, assess and process loan applicants
• Manage Financial Support Services’ portfolio of clients including borrowers and guarantors
• Respond to enquiries and provide ongoing relationship management
• Respond to hardship enquiries and negotiate new payment terms
• Actively manage matured facilities and loans in arrears
• Maintain client and program records and statistics
• Develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

You will bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Business / Finance / Banking / Accounting / Commerce
• Proven experience in a lending environment or similar experience
• Experience writing credit submissions  
• Understanding of personal budgets and business financials
• Experience working with vulnerable families and complex issues would be an advantage but not essential
• Community language skills (Russian, Hebrew) would be an advantage but not essential

Benefits & Culture

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

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.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria.   Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer.

The role

We are currently seeking qualified, enthusiastic, team-oriented Elder Support Workers. You will be providing contemporary personal care with the functions of daily living according to individual needs of residents. We have beautiful homes in Windsor, Caulfield, and Carnegie. 

What you will do

• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle
• Provide residents with nutrition and hydration in a timely manner
• Ensure residents daily care is provided in a dignified manner; resident looks neat and tidy, hair is well groomed, food stains removed from face and clothing
• Attend to toileting needs and continence care as required
• Legible and accurate documentation of daily care notes and observations as required with responsibility for ensuring up to date knowledge of Residential Care Standards and completion of assessment records
• Participate in documenting and review of care plans with Supervisor

You will bring

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care
• Minimum of 12 months experience
• Medication competency certificate
• Ability to speak Russian is highly desirable
• Good communication skills and customer service
• Demonstrate an understanding of culturally diverse environments
• Demonstrated initiative and self motivation

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

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.

To Apply

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We look forward to hearing from you.

• Leading not for profit, maximise salary packaging benefits
         
• Work where your career is meaningful and rewarding
         
• Full Time Casual positions with view to permanent 
       

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and team orientated person to provide day to day administration and clerical support to Business Information at ALS to ensure the efficent and effective coordination of the department's day to day runnings. The role will be responsible for directly supporting the department and will also contribute to programs and projects via data entry, as well as reporting and analysis as required.

Your key responsibilities

• Performing a range of administrative activities to ensure the smooth delivery of ALS
         
• Supporting the collation of information and data required for reporting purposes
         
• Supporting ALS with active back up support through timely, professional and effective responses
         
• Providing project officer assistance as required
                  
• Preparing, typing and formatting documentation & correspondence as required
                  
• Maintaining filing systems, record keeping, document updating and management

 You will bring

• Proven proficiency of MS Office
         
• Demonstrable quality written and verbal communication skills
         
• Attention to detail, high level interpersonal skills
         
• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent 
         
• Demonstrated understanding of the Jewish culture and community, or willingness to develop this understanding
                  
• A desire to learn and develop your skills
       

Benefits & Culture

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

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.

• Full Time Position (fixed term until 30 April 2023)
• Experienced Project Manager
• Work for an Industry Leader
• Generous salary packaging benefits

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

We are seeking a Project Manager with experience in business and/or working with people living with a disability to join the Jewish Care Employment Centre. This is part of the Individual and Family Support Team, to manage a project funded by the Economic and Community Participation Program through the Commonwealth Department of Social Services.

The main goal of this role is to develop a plan and test a model to engage with and prepare Small to Medium Business Employers (SMEs) for recruiting people with a disability.  It will focus on making pathways simpler to encourage people with disabilities to apply for jobs and network easier.

This project is about challenging myths, reducing bias and unconscious bias, providing information about various disabilities and providing examples of successful integration. We hope to develop some solutions to encourage SMEs to employ people with a disability through a number of communication and discovery sessions using one on one discussions, stakeholder workshops, forums and focus groups. 

Even while the economy recovers from COVID-19 there are distinct opportunities for SMEs as well as people with a disability.  It is the function of this role to explain and reveal these to the various stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in managing projects in the social welfare sector.
• Experience in engagement of committees and a wide range of stakeholders including people with disabilities and their advocates, small to medium businesses and their representatives, and people from the employment support industry.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and written.

Benefits & Culture

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

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.

• Full Time Fixed Term position until June 2023
• Experience working with job seekers in a supportive, not-for-profit environment
• St Kilda Rd location
• Generous salary packaging benefits

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and team orientated individual to join the Employment Centre and be part of a holistic approach for supporting job seekers from the Jewish Community, which may include other services from the Individual and Family Support Team. The successful candidate will work within a team of dedicated and experienced professionals devoted to providing employment outcomes and vocational pathways for job seekers facing barriers to finding work. 

You will predominately support job seekers living with a disability within a more generic caseload.  These job seekers are managed through all stages of their employment pathway from developing career choice and direction, skill attainment, job seeking and finally post placement support.  

 An important part of the role involves liaison with organisations and businesses to create interest in supporting job seekers with barriers to obtaining and keeping employment. 

 As a Jobs Victoria partner and NDIS accredited provider the Employment Centre works within a number of government guidelines for supporting disadvantaged job seekers particularly people living with a disability or mental health. The Employment Team contains both Employment Consultants and volunteer mentors.  You will also be part of case teams with social workers, financial counsellors, disability support workers and housing workers within Jewish Care.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Assess individual job seekers and develop employment pathway plans;
• Develop, coordinate and ensure the delivery of a range of individually tailored and culturally appropriate activities that are flexible and responsive to eligible job seekers needs and will facilitate positive employment outcomes;
• Actively work to place participants into employment vacancies and assist with reverse marketing and customised employment plans with employers;
• Develop relations and liaise with organisations and businesses that can provide vacancies for the programs clients.
• Work within the frameworks of funding bodies to deliver successful job seeking activities in line with funding arrangements;
• Maintain an understanding of contemporary employment practices

To be successful in this role you will have to:

• Be empathetic, creative, accountable and efficient.
• Experience in  the employment sector and demonstrated skill in employment support programs or
• Experience working with people living with a disadvantage which may affect their ability to find and maintain open-employment ;
• Appreciate or develop an understanding of the Jewish Community and its unique needs;
• Knowledge of the key elements of job seeking skills for example resume writing, interview skills, self-marketing and networking.

Benefits & Culture

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

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.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs. We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proudly celebrating over 170 years of service.

You will

• Provide assistance with a range of personal care, respite tasks and domestic assistance 
• Support clients to maintain and/or develop independent living skills and routines 
• Monitor the physical, social and emotional well-being of the client and report issues 
• Be responsible for taking immediate action in an emergency to ensure the safety of clients, themselves and the community 
• Resolve minor problems/enquires/requests and refer issues to the Team leader where required 
• Develop an effective, positive and respectful working relationship with clients respecting cultural values and beliefs

Our clients are based (and not limited to) South Yarra, Elsternwick, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Carnegie & Port Phillip. You will need your own transport and license.

About you

• Certificate III/ IV in Home and Community Care, Aged Care or Individual Support
• Drivers licence and a reliable car
• Be able to work full time hours Monday to Friday
• Experience working with and understanding of the issues of frail aged people, people with dementia, and their carers (minimum 6 months)
• Ability to monitor client well-being, relate to and communicate with older people, people with dementia and their carers / families 
• Warm and personable approach
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Have an understanding of the need for privacy and confidentiality
• Ability to speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish would be highly desirable but not essential 

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

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.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community   services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and   Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer. Jewish Care is proudly celebrating over 170 years of service.

You will

• Be able to do a variety of domestic assistance tasks including; dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and wiping down tables, benches, showers, bathrooms, stovetops, fridges and cupboards, and unescorted shopping.
• Have the ability brighten the day of our elders in the community
• Safely use the cleaning products and equipment that the clients provide
• Wear the personal protective equipment that Jewish Care supplies, such as; disposable aprons and gloves

Our clients are based (and not limited to) South Yarra, Elsternwick, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Carnegie & Port Phillip. You will need your own transport and license.

About You

• Domestic cleaning experience (minimum 6 months)
• Have an understanding of the need for privacy and confidentiality
• An ability to work efficiently, independently and without direct supervision
• Kind, friendly and reliable. People that care about people! 

Benefits and Culture

 We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to   upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not   readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

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.

We look forward to hearing from you.