Service Manager - Home Care Packages

• Full Time Position
• 12 Months Maternity Leave Contract
• Malvern Location
• Generous Salary Packaging Options

 
This position is responsible and accountable for the day to day management of the Care Coordination Team. The Service Manager will oversee allocation of referrals to Care Coordinators, ensure quality care planning and coordination of services to clients.
 
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social or Health Science, Registered or Enrolled Nurses with current registration.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, financial management and service marketing.
• Knowledge of Home Care Packages, HACC and other community services in the Aged Care Sector.
• Knowledge of community standards e.g. Community Care Common Standards, Department of Human Services Standards
• Well-developed communication, planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in assessment, case management and service delivery to people who are aged and disabled living in the community.
• High level problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve organisational objectives.
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Carelink Plus would be an advantage.

Desirable:

• Experience with brokerage model of service, Individual Support Packages and Consumer Directed Care.
• Post graduate qualification relevant to Care Management, Health or Aged Care.

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. mecwacare has provided care to the Victorian community for over 58 years, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background. We care for more than 14,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,600 employees and 350 volunteers.
mecwacare offers opportunities for professional development, with an ongoing learning culture and supportive team environment. If you are looking for a caring work environment, are driven to provide high quality care and wish to benefit from our generous salary packaging options, please contact us. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Police Check.

Enquiries to Linda Smart, Executive General Manager- Home and Community Care on 8573 4856
                                                                                                     
Applications Close: 9 am, Monday, 23 July 2018