Wanted: Joyful, skilled and passionate community care professional [21 hrs/wk, SCHADS 4]

Engadine Community Services (ECS) is looking for a mature and qualified Aged Services Coordinator for its CHSP Social Support services.

Applicants must be a team player, have at least 5 years experience in community-based and in-home aged care, volunteer supervision and government funding compliance.

The role requires visiting clients and completing in-home assessments, so drivers licence and a car are essential, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.

Selection criteria:

• Working knowledge of statutory requirements and systems relevant to aged care work, including CHSP Manual and Guidelines, Aged Care Standards and My Aged Care
• Experience in a small organisation like ECS and working in the community
• Community aged care knowledge gained through experience, training and education
• Skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising your own work and that of lower classified staff and/or volunteers
• Ability to work independently and as part of the ECS Team
• IT skills eg. word processing, data base, email, presentations, simple publications and social media
• Working knowledge of WHS
• Ability to provide reports and communicate effectively with the ECS Manager and Management Committee
• Project/program coordination, including resource management and development of policy and procedures
• Skills in client assessment and documentation and experience with the My Aged Care Service Provider Portal

More info about ECS at www.ecs.org.au.