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Home Care Advisor / Case Manager - Remote / Work From Home

Russian Ethnic Representative Council of Victoria | Russian Aged Care
  • Full-time (part-time 4 days per week negotiable)
  • Working from home flexibility
  • Great working environment in a value-based, ethnic organisation

About the organisation:

The Russian Ethnic Representative Council of Victoria (RERC/Russian Aged Care), a charity founded in 1984, is the leading community-services organisation representing the interests of Russian-speaking people living in Victoria. RERC provides a range of services funded by state and federal governments to support elderly people, 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:

RERC/Russian Aged Care is seeking an experienced and dedicated Home Care Advisor/Case Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the management of care, services, information and referrals for our HCP clients, so they are able to remain living at home as safely and independently as possible, while exercising choice and control over their care. The Home Care Advisor supports clients through the whole life cycle of a HCP, including intake, onboarding, risk and needs assessments, development of goal-directed care plans, coordination of services and supports, referrals, regular reviews and discharge. The Home Care Advisor also administers the financial, budgetary, contractual and compliance aspects of the Home Care Package Program in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, funding and legislative requirements. 

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
  • Fluent Russian preferred, but not mandatory

 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.

Application Process

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For all questions related to this position please contact the Manager, People and Capability, Ms Kseniya Subach via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Home Care Advisor / Case Manager - Remote / Work From Home 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.

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. 

A position description is attached.

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