• Full-Time permanent position with a monthly ADO
• $64k to $80k per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Work for a respected and sustainable community health organisation

Who we are:

Nexus Primary Health (Nexus) is a not-for-profit organisation and is committed to excellence in the delivery of holistic, accessible, community-based health services that meet quality and safety standards. Nexus is a health promoting workplace that actively celebrates and promotes diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees. We are supportive of people who have been out of the workforce for an extended period. We encourage job applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

What we offer:

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Salary Packaging for employees (incl. $15,900 tax free annually).
• Secure hours and pay.
• Become part of a collaborative and dynamic team.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and supervision.
• Onsite parking and access to work vehicles.
• Opportunities to work from home by agreement.

About the opportunity:

Community Interlink (CI) provide access to support services for frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers. Funding is received from Goulburn Valley Health for Home Care Packages (HCP). This funding is used to provide case management and in home supports for consumers to maintain safety, choice, dignity and independence in their home for as long as possible.

This is a full-time position, Mondays to Fridays, with an Accrued Day Off per month. The role is based at our Broadford Office with some opportunity to work from home.

This position is responsible for providing Planning and Case Management services to our consumers.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Developing Care Plans and Service Delivery Plans based on the consumer's goals and according to funding received, liaising with CI Service Support Coordinators as required
• Provide information to clients and their carers regarding the range and types of services available, allowing them to make their own choices.
• Negotiate the access to appropriate services utilising lateral thinking and creative problem solving where necessary.
• Advocate on behalf of individuals in support of their rights and to ensure that individuals are aware of advocacy agencies that they may be able to access.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Tertiary qualification in an appropriate Health and/or Human Services field, or extensive, relevant experience.
• Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to initiate and maintain contacts with a broad range of service providers and community agencies.
• Knowledge of the Case Management approach to service delivery, in a rural community health setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent computer skills, specifically in Windows programs.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

If you are interested in the opportunity or have any questions please call to speak with Bronwyn Allen, Quality and Community Executive Manager on 1300 77 33 52.

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Only those who meet the Selection Criteria will be eligible to apply for this vacancy.