• Part-time (0.6FTE) max-term positions until June 2025
• Work across the Richmond Valley LGA + hybrid working conditions (office based in Coffs Harbour)
• Competitive salary + Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

About the Care Finder program

The Care Finder program is a Commonwealth Government funded program, that provides specialist and intensive assistance to help people in the care finder target population groups to understand and access aged care services and connect with other relevant supports in the community. The program forms part of a suite of services to older adults across our NSW footprint.

About the job

As Care Co-ordinator you will practise assertive outreach and explore and establish different ways to engage with people in the Care Finder target populations and connect them to services within the community.

Duties include:

• Providing specialist and intensive assistance to help people in the Care Finder target population groups to understand and access aged care services and connect with other relevant supports in the community.
• Engaging and building rapport with potential clients and other general and specialist support services.
• Using a person-centred approach provide specialist and intensive assistance to help senior Australians who need intensive support, who could otherwise fall through the gaps, to understand and access aged care services and connect with other relevant supports in the community.
• Building and establishing relationships within the community to promote the Care Finder program and assist with reaching potential clients.
• Supporting clients to understand and connect with required services, including My Aged Care, using warm referrals, and monitoring client engagement.

For more information please contact Lily Norman (Team Leader) at [email protected], using the subject line: Care Coordinator - Care Finder Program - Richmond Valley / Casino enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Who we are looking for

In addition to a self-directed passion and drive to support other within the community, you'll have:

• Experience working with older adults within the community with an understanding of the supports and services that are available in the local community and the process to access these supports.
• A commitment to delivering a person-centred approach.
• Understanding of the policy and funding environment of the aged care and community services sector along with a working knowledge of current legislation.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Aged Care, Community Services or Health and/or relevant experience

What we offer

EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

• Work arrangements that flex to you to allow for a positive work-life balance
• Engaging, inclusive supportive team that meet regularly and has its own chat page to provide daily support to each other
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.

Join us at EACH

For over 50 years, EACH has been dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering stronger communities through our health and support services. Our workforce comprises compassionate individuals ready to offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals from all walks of life. Join us in our mission and together, let's create meaningful change.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!