Aged Care Case Manager & NDIS Support Coordinator

Job Description

Aged Care Case Manager & NDIS Support Coordinator Job Title: Community Interlink Aged Care Case Manager NDIS Support Coordinator Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Hours per Fortnight: 80 Location: Community Health About GV Health: At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility. Community Interlink is a partnership between regional hospitals and health services from central and northern Victoria and southern New South Wales. The alliance assures the availability of locally-governed Home Care Package services and NDIS support coordination to communities within our region. Community Interlink has an opportunity for an NDIS Support Coordinator or experienced Aged Care Case Manager to join the team at Seymour, Benalla, Shepparton or Mansfield. This role provides guidance and support to our vulnerable community members to help them identify supports that promote independence and the attainment of goals. This role is flexible and post completion of training may have the opportunity to work from one of the other Community Interlink outlets servicing the Southern catchment of our region. The Community Interlink Team supports local people to access services through their funding received from both State and Commonwealth Governments. These services are available via the Department of Health and Aged Care and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) funded support programs. The services are specifically to maintain safety, choice, dignity and independence in their home for as long as possible. In this role, you will have a weighted list of consumers and will be responsible for ensuring they have all the information required to select the best care options for them and provide ongoing support to ensure their needs are met. You will utilize your knowledge to make assessments and recommendations on behalf of your consumers. Exceptional communication and record-keeping skills are essential. Successful candidates will have: A Tertiary qualification in an appropriate Health and/or Human Services field, or extensive, relevant experience. Sound experience with frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to initiate and maintain contacts with a broad range of service providers and community agencies. A sensitive approach to working with individuals and a philosophy of empowerment. Knowledge of the Case Management approach to service delivery in a rural community setting. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Benefits: Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community. Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships. Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance. Paid parental leave. Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals. A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones. Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts. Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program. GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr