• Support implementation of client centre practices for entry level CHSP assessed clients.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to prevent or delay clients entering into residential care.
• Provide systemic advocacy to improve service systems for vulnerable Victorians.

Acknowledging the vital role they play in providing healthcare to our community, Monash Health proudly supports the WHO 2021 International Year of Health and Care Workers.

About our Community Support Options at Monash Health Community

Community Support Options (CSO) is a dynamic and growing program that provides various supports to people in our community, to help prevent or delay the need for long-term residential care.

CSO programs include Home Care Packages, Respite Services, South East Access and Support Program (SEAS), Give it a Go (GIAG), and Assistance with Care and Housing (ACH).

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing over 18,000 people across a range of specialities.

About The Role

We are excited to announce a new CHSP Coordination Role within our Respite and Social support program at Community Support Options.

• Monash Health Community, Springvale
• Position currently Working From Home (due to Covid-19 restrictions)

In this position, the CHSP coordinator will provided supports under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to support vulnerable clients to remain in the community through accessing appropriate, sustainable community care services.

This is a part-time ongoing role, working across all of Monash Health catchments. The role is primary based at Springvale, however is temporary being facilitated in a working from home model due to Covid-19 restrictions.

About You

You must possess a proven track record in delivering flexible, re-enablement and wellness focussed models of care. You will have the appropriate level of knowledge and skills in relation to socially isolated, and or disadvantaged people. You will have a minimum of 2 years working experience as a Case Manager, facilitating client centred care. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including assessment, care plan development and report writing. You will have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet and client data base management systems. You must have 6-12 months’ work experience, working in a distributed/remote/ WFH

You Are Also:

• Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care
• Committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy
• Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
• Excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence

What You Need:

• Relevant Qualification in health/ social sciences.
• Demonstrated work experience in the field of case management.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• A working with children check.
• Australian working rights

What We Offer:

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
• Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills
• Mentorship & career guidance
• Support to attend relevant forums & conferences
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to onsite subsidised staff car parking and gym, uniform and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only - click Apply Now. Email applications will not be considered.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• Reference checks;
• A clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
• A current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and
• Proof of immunisation.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.