Social Worker / Care Coordinator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Social Worker / Care Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• 2 Positions - Exceptional Flexibility and Work Life Balance
• Perfect for Professionals Returning to Work and Option to Work from Home
• 1 Day PW in Ballarat - Live Local or Commute (1hr 20 min from Melb)

About the business

Red Maple Consulting provides assessment, service development and consultancy services throughout Victoria. We are expanding rapidly and looking to employ new staff throughout the West of Victoria. Red Maple employs staff with a passion for supporting staff working with complex clients, and in doing so facilitates optimal outcomes for people with complex needs. We are a small organisation that is strongly committed to supporting staff, through a fair and flexible employment approach.

About the role

Red Maple Consulting works closely with the Department of Human Services (DHHS) Multiple and Complex Needs Initiative (MACNI). We provide Comprehensive Client Assessments, Service Plan Development and Care Plan Coordination for people presenting with a range of complex needs including, mental illness, intellectual disability, homelessness, substance use and involvement in the forensic system.

The Role

At this stage the role requires the provision of support to the primary Care Plan Coordinator undertaking Care Coordination. This involves leading and facilitating a number of Care Team meetings in Ballarat  typing and distributing minutes and additional tasks such as report writing and exploring service options. It is hoped that the staff within this role will be interested in further developing into these roles, with the potential to take over full Care Plan Coordination of future clients moving forward. 

The Care Coordinator works to optimise service provision and does not provide direct services to clients.

Benefits and perks

• Opportunity to increase work hours if this suits you
• With the exception of Care Team Meetings, most work can be undertaken from your own home - no more going into the office!
• Opportunity for further development and to undertake additional roles 
• A truely unique role

Skills and experience

We are looking to fill 2 positions at this time, with one position suitable for a mature masters level graduate and the other position for a qualified and experienced practitioner. Both applicants require a mature disposition, excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent time management and high quality administrative skills.

We work closely with Indigenous communities. All staff employed at Red Maple Consulting will have a respect for Aboriginal culture and Self Determination. 

Applicant 1 - Experienced Practitioner Skills and Experience

• Direct experience providing high quality support to people with complex social needs; experience in drug and alcohol, mental health, child protection, justice or homelessness would be highly advantageous
• A sound understanding of intergenerational trauma, social welfare systems and the experience of people impacted by social marginalisation
• Experience leading teams would be highly advantageous

Applicant 2 - New Graduate (or soon to Graduate) Skills and  Experience 

• Masters level degree, maturity and a willingness to learn and develop as a professional
• Ability to draw on the knowledge of others, respond to mentoring and be open to supervision and constructive feedback
• Previous work experience and an appreciation of professional standards (may be voluntary)

Please forward your resume and a letter responding to the above areas with your application, and clearly document which position you are applying for.

Your own vehicle will be required for transport.

For further information please call Samantha Carey-Stephenson (0435069890)

Please Note: This is a casual position with a view to becoming part time / full time for the right person(s).