Care Planning Coordinator
This role is responsible for providing high quality support to carers contacting Carers ACT.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: Carers ACT
Location: ACT
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-8-5913-2959
Fax: +61-2-2550-5171
E-mail: n\a
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Detail information about job Care Planning Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Support carers in the community
- 12 month contract
- Free Parking!
Carers ACT is the recognised, expert voice with, and for carers while being the major provider of carer services and supports in the ACT and Southern Highlands Region. Our dedicated and skilled staff play an essential role in developing the organisation's goals and priorities to meet our mission.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Care Planning Coordinator to join our team. This role is a full time contract role to 30 June 2019, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding. Be responsible for providing high quality support to carers contacting Carers ACT. Duties of these roles include:
- Providing information and resources to carers on Carers ACT services, as well as basic information on external providers;
- Undertaking needs assessments of individual carer needs and developing care plans;
- Implementation of appropriate services and supports for carers including liaising and negotiating with service providers;
- Organising outreach activities and workshops;
- Working with carers to empower and support them to navigate the care system;
- Maintenance of accurate client and service provider records.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant qualifications in health, mental health, aged care or disability fields;
- Experience and/or qualifications in the delivery of care planning, case management or intake and assessment processes;
- Demonstrated understanding of carer issues in the community;
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated empathetic and flexible approach;
- Well-developed record keeping experience;
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and use of databases;
- Current driver's license;
- Current Working with Vulnerable People registration and National Police Check, or the ability to obtain.
Benefits
- Attractive Salary package
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing commitment to professional development
- Access to Not for Profit salary packaging benefits
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Click apply and submit a copy of your resume and cover letter, or contact Julie Sengelman (HR Manager) on 02 6296 9904 for a confidential discussion.