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OverviewCommunity Engagement Coordinator Port Macquarie, Mid North CoastWant to make a difference? Join the New Horizons team as a Community Engagement Coordinator and work within our Program in MNC Region.About the RoleThis role provides support and works in partnership with people living with disability to live in a SIL property in the way that they want to.We empower our customers by supporting them to build independence, identify and achieve goals, engage in activities of daily life, and encourage genuine connections within the community. To work with us you have a positive, authentic, inclusive personality which you bring to work with you every day.ResponsibilitiesAll new customers site induction and welcome packDesign in consultation with customers, a fortnightly menu. This can be done as part of the house meetings and should form part of the agendaManagement of chemicals on site including completion of related documentationAll service vehicles have first aid kit audits completed and records are stored appropriatelyComplete the quarterly safety audits and identify corrective actions including, where relevant, raising of maintenance requestsProvide ongoing education and training on the reporting requirements of hazards and WHS mattersManage & monitor the "customer medical appointment scheduled" and review doctor visit forms following each visitVisiting health professional form completion and storageWhat our customers want from youOur customers would like you to be: punctual, friendly, outgoing, non-judgmental, flexible, guided by lived-experience, persistent, balanced, empathetic and practical. Our customers also want you to know when to motivate, when to challenge, and when to stop.What you will bring to the roleMinimum Cert III in Disability, mental health, Peer Work, or equivalentValid NSW Drivers License (Class C), with ability to drive large cars and/or vansWillingness to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check, NSW WWCC and NDISWC to meet NewHorizons employment criteria prior to commencing with usA strong set of values that guides your work, incorporating our organisational values of passion, integrity & respectGreat computer skills with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and customer relationship management systemsWhy join New Horizons and the benefits we offerNew Horizons pays above the award & penalty ratesFitness Passport Discounted gym membershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family membersPaid Parental Leave: Comprehensive leave to support growing familiesAt New Horizons, we are passionate about creating a unified organisation where our teams work seamlessly together to deliver exceptional service that enhances the lives of our customers while improving employee experience and career development opportunities. We align our work with our organisations values - fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability. As part of our team, youll be empowered to take initiative and use your talents to improve the lives of our customers. Together, we are a community committed to transforming lives through our services, embracing challenges with creativity and adaptability for lasting positive impact.How to ApplyPlease apply via the link now our application process is mobile friendly.For related queries or questions please feel free to contact the recruitment team on [email protected] to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contactedIMPORTANT: New Horizons is an equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds. Due to the specific support needs of the customer base and the inherent program requirements, there is a genuine occupational requirement for female applicants to apply, under the exception clause of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 Section 31.New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from people from all walks of Life. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support. New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. #J-18808-Ljbffr