• Full-Time position (part-time, 4 days per week may be considered)
• Working from home flexibility
• Great working environment in a value-based, ethnic organisation

About the organisation

Russian Ethnic Representative Council of Victoria (RERC/ Russian Aged Care) a charity founded in 1984, is the leading community - services organisation representing interests of Russian speaking people living in Victoria. RERC provides a range of services funded by state and federal governments to support elders, people with disabilities, and disadvantaged people with CALD background. Our current programs include the Home Care Packages Program (HCP), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), brokerage services in aged care, CALD programs and various community awareness programs. RERC also acts as an umbrella for a range of community organisations to provide a platform for various cultural initiatives and community events.

The Role

Russian Ethnic Representative Council of Victoria (RERC/ Russian Aged Care) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Case Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the management of care services, information, and referrals for our HCP clients residing in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, so they are able to remain living at home as safely and independently as possible, while exercising choice and control over their care. Case Manager supports clients through the whole life cycle of a HCP, including intake, onboarding, risk and needs assessment, development of goal-directed care plans, coordination of services and supports, referrals, regular reviews.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in nursing, allied health, human services, or other related field, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience in working with elderly people or people with disabilities in a home and/or community setting
• Strong knowledge of Home Care Packages program and well-developed skills in providing assessment, person-centred goal planning, service coordination and case management in community aged care
• Demonstrated awareness of issues faced by older people in a home and/or community setting and ability to develop positive and productive relationships with clients
• Experience in liaising, consulting and negotiating with other service providers as well medical, allied health and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for a client
• Demonstrated experience in client budget planning and monitoring in a context of HCP program.
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• A rewarding and challenging role – make a positive impact in the lives of elderly people within our local community
• Ongoing training and support as we care about your professional and personal development

• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Working from home flexibility

If you meet all the above criteria, enjoy helping others, and have a caring and positive personality, we would love to hear from you.

Our commitment to diversity

At RERC, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, and religion. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please advise the Manager, People and Capability whose contact details are listed in the advertisement. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted via the "Apply Now" button.

For all questions related to this position please contact the Manager, People and Capability, Ms Kseniya Subach, via email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information, including a Position Description, please go to our website: https://www.rerc.org.au/career

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews will commence prior to the closing date.

*Please note we do not accept applications via agencies

A position description is attached.