As a dedicated professional, you will play a vital role in preventing elder abuse and providing critical support to individuals and families affected by it. This part-time position involves case management and community education initiatives to safeguard older persons from financial exploitation.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable community members, promoting awareness about signs and prevention of elder abuse. The role combines case management and community education approaches to oversee program participation in your area.
Key Responsibilities:
* Case Management: Understand clients' circumstances deeply, make referrals, and recommend services to build a network of support.
* Community Education: Develop rapport with community services and stakeholders, promote awareness of elder abuse signs, and advocate for the program.
Requirements:
* Undergraduate qualifications in social or behavioural sciences.
* Experience working with clients in various settings, applying case management in complex cases.
* Experience delivering case management and/or counselling to elder abuse-affected clients is highly desirable.
Benefits:
* Flexible work arrangements to achieve a better work-life balance.
* Salary packaging options to increase net income.
* Extra paid leave during annual leave.
* Paid study leave for qualifications.
* Paid parental leave to support family needs.