The Planned Activity Worker (PAG) will support HACC eligible Aboriginal elders, people with a disability and/or their carers, to stay connected to community, country and culture through social interaction and gatherings.

• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Industry Award 2010
• Part Time, 32hrs per week (12mths fixed term)
• 9.5% Superannuation and Access to Salary Packaging

Some of the Key Responsibilities:

• Receive referrals from Intake, make contact with client to engage in planned activities group
• Develop and facilitate approved planned activities for Elders, HACC clients and ABI clients
• Complete six-monthly medical care plans and goal setting plans for each PAG client
• Ensure that the Summary Medical Care Register is updated after reviews and copies given to clients
• Facilitate Care Plan meetings before every activity to ensure safety of each participant

Key Selection Criteria

• Understanding of Aboriginal Culture
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively and efficiently plan and organise own workload
• Experience in rapid engagement and goal settings
• Experience in planning, organising and running activities
• Experience managing and responding to crisis situations; and working within stressful situations
• Understanding of the issues impacting on the Wellbeing of Aboriginal Families in the community
• Data collection, feedback and record-keeping skills

For more information about the position, please refer to the position description or contact the Human Resource Team on 03 5442 4947.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.