• Above Award Wage + super + (NFP tax savings up to $15,900 p.a.) + equipment provided
• Full-time - Maximum term until June 2024
• 38 hrs/week or 40hrs/week with monthly ADO option
• Abbotsford - VIC

Care Connect

As a leading for-purpose community care provider, we have delivered safe, effective, personal and connected care to healthcare consumers in QLD, VIC & NSW since 1997. We enable people to live independently at home and remain connected with local communities.

About the Role 

Seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Case Manager to join our new Care Finder Program. You will be providing specialist and intensive case management to individuals in the community who require assistance to navigate and apply for aged care funded packages and to access other supports within the community. You will provide assertive outreach to proactively identify, engage and build rapport with potential clients and stakeholders to build the Care Finder network. The Care Finder program will offer a greater face to face presence to help people who require additional support to navigate and access aged care services.

In this role you:

• Engage with key stakeholders and local intermediaries to build and maintain the Care Finder network
• Collaborate and communicate with clients, families, local intermediaries to achieve positive outcomes
• Provide assertive outreach to ensure Care Finder services are accessible for those who need it
• Assess clients needs and if required, make appropriate referrals/linkages with other services in the community to support their personal wellbeing
• Provide information, support and resources to develop the client's knowledge, life skills and their capacity for independence, including self-advocacy

On Offer

• Above Award + super + (NFP tax savings up to $15,900 p.a.) + equipment provided
• Full-time, Maximum Term to June 2024
• Trusted Employer Brand
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH
• 38 hrs/ week or opt for 40 hrs/ week with Monthly day off
• 5 weeks' paid annual leave
• Inclusive team environment/ professional development
• Hybrid work model
• WHEREFIT membership offering discounts on all things health and wellbeing

About You

To be successful, you have:

• Diploma/Degree in Health or Allied Health field or minimum of 4-6 years' relevant experience to equate to Diploma or Degree level in Health or Allied Health
• Experience working to operational key performance indicators (KPIs) and achieving business development targets, in a performance-driven environment
• Proven experience working in a collaborative manner in human services environment, providing high quality advice and support that responds to the unique and individual needs of clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite and exposure and/or ability to acquire skills for in-house client database systems
• Proficient in a language other than English - desired but not essential

Additional requirements:

• Part of our selection process requires the completion of psychometric assessments
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Care Connect
• Current Australian Drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• A valid Working with Children Check supplied prior to employment
• A statutory declaration confirming Australian residency status (an international police check/s may be required for non-residents)
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated (or hold a medical exemption)

Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: first nations people, people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.

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* Please note interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received.