CMAG Coordinator / Project Worker - Re advertised
Case Management Action Group (CMAG) Coordinator / Project Worker
Melbourne Citymission is a diverse and progressive community services organisation. We assist thousands of Victorians through programs in Aged Care, Children, Youth, Adult and Family Services, Disability Services, Palliative Care, Youth Homelessness and Employment, Education and Training.
About the program
The Case Management Action Group (CMAG) is a collective network of primarily disability case management and planning organisations throughout the North and West Metropolitan Region (NWMR) of Melbourne and is auspice by Melbourne Citymission. The group provides support, training, information and a forum for planning and strategic coordination of case management and planning services.
CMAG engages collectively in systemic advocacy to promote that people with a disability in receipt of case management and planning services have their needs adequately represented and understood, in association with existing advocacy agencies. CMAG disseminates information to disability case managers, planners and the membership that is relevant to the needs of service users. CMAG offers training for disability case managers and planners, seeking to enhance the quality of the service provision within the sector by the acknowledgement, development and promotion of best practice approaches. CMAG seeks to enhance the performance of the service system by promoting a collaborative approach towards skills acquisition and training that utilises expertise and complements the diversity of the service sector.
The purpose of the role
This position will provide support to the membership of CMAG and actively promote the activities of CMAG to the broader health, community and disability service sectors.
It will also involve managing a small project (2 days per week) involving the development and implementation of Communities of Practice - SDA
Key Criteria
- Tertiary Qualification in a relevant human services field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated planning, facilitation and case management knowledge and/ or experience.
- Skills in networking and collaborative practice.
- Proven ability to self manage.
- A sound knowledge of the disability, health and community service systems.
- Project management experience.
- A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
- Computer literacy and experience in managing websites and databases.
- Current Victorian drivers licence.
- A commitment to the mission statement, values, philosophy and goals of Melbourne Citymission.
For further information regarding this role please contact Michelle Harmer, Project Worker on 9385 3219
Melbourne Citymission supports staff by providing a range of learning and professional development opportunities, as well as offering work/life balance practices that recognize diversity and value staff participation in community life. The successful applicant will enjoy excellent benefits including salary packaging along with competitive remuneration.
Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Applications close on Monday 2nd April and should be forwarded to:
NAME: Jen Deurwaarder, Director Development Unit, Melbourne Citymission
ADDRESS: 123 Albion Street Brunswick 3056
Or by email to: JDeurwaarder@mcm.org.au
