Th Health Care Connections (HCC) program connects people experiencing homelessness with relevant local primary health care providers to ensure their primary health needs can be readily met.
HCC will does this through an outreach model, meeting people experiencing homelessness where they are in the community, building a relationship with them, supporting them to build connections with relevant local primary health care providers that meet their needs, and then planning with the client how these connections will be sustained over the long term.About the OpportunityTh Health Care Connections (HCC) program connects people experiencing homelessness with relevant local primary health care providers to ensure their primary health needs can be readily met.
HCC will does this through an outreach model, meeting people experiencing homelessness where they are in the community, building a relationship with them, supporting them to build connections with relevant local primary health care providers that meet their needs, and then planning with the client how these connections will be sustained over the long term.About youWe are looking for someone who can:Can build trust, rapport, outreach and engage with people who are experiencing homelessnessIs proactive supporting clients to access primary health care servicesBenefits of working with MCM include:Diverse and inclusive organisationAttractive Salary Packaging benefitsSupportive learning and development environmentCulture of continuous improvementEssential:Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare studies or related fieldsDemonstrated experience and ability in supporting people who have experienced homelessness,



particularly those experiencing primary homelessnessDemonstrated experience working within a case management and assertive outreach frameworkStrong passion for working with people and ability to engage people actively and assertively with complex needsHigh level of initiative and motivation and the ability to work independentlyStrong administration skills and computer literacy, including in Microsoft Outlook, case management and case noting systemsScreening Criteria:National Police checkWorking with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtainValid Victorian Drivers licenseRight to Work in AustraliaAbout MCMMCM is an inclusive and equal chance employer with a strong commitment to safety.
MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.Our commitment to SafetyMCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability.
All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of AccessAt MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible.
Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture.
We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all.
We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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📌 Health Care Connections Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne City Mission
📍 Melbourne