• Abbotsford VIC
• 2 days in office, 3 days WFH – no work travel required!
• Max-term, Parental Leave role - till 4/7/2022 - possibility of extension
• $84k + super + salary packaging (pre-tax gross savings $15,900 - NFP)
• 38 hrs/week - with option for monthly accrued day off at 40 hrs/week
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Family friendly hours, flexible arrangements

Care Connect My life, my choice, my way

As an independent home care specialist, Care Connect has been helping people live independently at home and stay connected with their community since 1994. We are a For-purpose organisation, approved to provide government funded Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home and Community Care (HACC PYP) Linkages. We tailor a care plan so clients receive the right services to meet their individual needs and stay living happily at home - visit www.careconnect.org.au.

At Care Connect we value collaboration, courage, authenticity, respect and excellence – CARE - come and join the team!

About the Role – no work travel required!

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic community Case Manager/Client Adviser to provide independent, ongoing advice and guidance to our clients across Victoria and New South Wales. This is a full time, max-term, Parental Leave role - till 4/7/2022 - possibility of extension. It is an office based job 2 days per week and 3 days WFH – no on the road travel required!

As a Case Manager/Client Adviser, you work collaboratively with clients of both Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and HACC PYP Linkages, their carers and representatives, developing flexible, personalised and culturally appropriate care plans.

Duties include:

• Review intake information engage new clients, establish the client agreement, care plan and connect the client with services and supports locally.
• Conduct annual reviews for all clients, revising their care plan, goals, services and, for CHSP clients, identifying areas for reassessment through My Aged Care
• Practice person centred care planning, provide independent advice and guidance to clients and their families
• Support the day to day functions of CHSP and HACC PYP Linkages services.
• Network with Care Connect employees, stakeholders, partnered service providers on behalf of the client and Care Connect

What's on offer as a Client Adviser/Case Manager

• $84k + super + salary packaging (pre-tax gross savings $15,900 - NFP)
• 38 hrs/week - with option for monthly accrued day off at 40 hrs/week
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• 2 days in office, 3 days from home – no work travel required!
• Flexible working arrangements
• Trusted employer brand

To be successful in the role you have:

• Excellent interpersonal communication, networking and negotiation skills
• An ability to take the initiative, prioritise, delegate and organise activities
• Experience with person-centred care planning processes, including assessment and establishing client goals
• Experience managing CHSP and/or HACC PYP Linkages funded services
• Ability to work with set KPIs and achieve targets
• Experience in the Microsoft Office suite and exposure and confidence to acquire skills for in-house client database systems
• Availability to work across 2 programs (for a short period) - CHSP & HACC PYP Linkages

Highly regarded, but not essential

• Knowledge of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), HACC PYP Linkages and Aged Care standards, community resources and service networks for older Australians and their carers

Qualifications required for the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in allied health, social science, health/welfare discipline, or a related field.

Additional requirements:

• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Care Connect and a valid Working with Children Check provided by the applicant, as requested
• A statutory declaration is required, confirming residency in a country other than Australia Depending on the information provided an international police check/s may also be required
• Part of our selection process requires the completion of psychometric assessments

How to Apply

Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including first nations people, culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, and mature aged people.

Click the "Apply Now" button now! Come and join the team!

*Please note interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received.

For more details about Care Connect, visit www.careconnect.org.au.