26796 - Applications close Sunday 12 May 2024Located in Bairnsdale, Full-time, Permanent
Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
Develop training packages to support the staff of our large Home Care Services team
Total remuneration package of $101,154 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.
At Latrobe Community Health Service you'll be part of a positive and passionate workplace. We're dedicated to providing you with career opportunities through work that is rewarding and meaningful within the community.We are looking for numerous passionate case managers / care advisors who are looking to grow and further develop their career with an organisation dedicated to giving back to the community.The role provides case management support to the frail aged in receipt of services through the Commonwealth Home Care Package program.Responsibilities include day-to-day management of a client caseload, conducting assessments, care planning, review and provision of consumer directed services to clients within budget and program guidelines. You will build professional relationships internally and externally and look for innovative, flexible and creative care solutions to achieve the best outcomes with clients so they may live in their homes for longer.We take a wellness and enablement approach to care under the consumer-directed care model that also takes into account client capacity. Care Advisors work with a diverse range of clients with Home Care Packages of all levels. Care management levels will vary depending on the level of support chosen by the client. This role involves facilitating client choice in decision-making and meeting needs using analytical processes that require planning and a goals-orientated approach.This role involves travelling to meet clients in the community as well as working in an LCHS office. Care Advisors will work closely with our Sales team to advance our market share and strengthen our position within the Home Care sector in Victoria and New South Wales.To be successful, you will require;
Two years' exeprience or evidence of substantial experience with case management, client assessment and care planning, in particular managing a caseload of clients from goal directed care principles and brokerage model of service delivery.
Financial skills to effectively develop and monitor package expenditure for a variety of clients within a framework of consumer directed care and choice supported by program guidelines and quality principles.
Current valid Victorian drivers licence.
Desirable:
Appropriate qualification compliant with Australian Qualifications Framework (e.g. Associate/Diploma of Case Management and/or Community Services /Nursing/ or related field, or 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree in a health related field).
Case Management Society of Australia qualification or accreditation.
For more information please contact Kylie Wendlandt, Care Adviser Team Leader on 1800 242 696.At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or emailLatrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing our services.
