Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
About the Care Coordinator – Transport Services position The Care Coordinator - Community Transport is an important role in undertaking the assessment, planning and coordination of services and supports for older people, people living with a disability and people requiring short-term medical care to optimise their choices and provide the life-changing care and support they choose.
The incumbent will need to be caring and respectful and have a solid understanding of how your support and the support of your team enables individuals to live with independence and dignity.
About the Living Well Care Coordination (Community Transport) function The Living Well Care Coordination (Community Transport) function provides expert assessment, planning and care coordination to individuals who require community transport to achieve their social, wellbeing, medical and community participation goals. Participants access the Community Transport Service through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP), Community Assistance and Temporary Support (CATS) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). A person-centred, warm and individualised approach for each person is the essence of the CRCS Care Coordination function within the Living Well Model.
This is a part time (22.5 hours per week) ongoing position based at Trevor Pearcy House, Bruce. This role will be required to work from other locations such as Belconnen Community Centre or the Westfield CRCS Hub (or other location) as required. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment, onboarding, supervision and performance development of Community Transport DriversUndertaking person centred assessment, planning and coordination of services and supports for older people to enable them to optimise their choices and receive care and support they choose to enable them to live at home safely and independentlyBuilding effective and collaborative partnerships with participants and their advocates in addition to other colleagues and other key stakeholdersDocumentation and reporting requirements relevant to the roleFollow work instructions, best practice guidelines and safe work guidelinesUndertake quality audits, develop improvement plans and achievement against quality standardsFeedback and complaints management and reportingSafety and risk managementAdditional requirements for the role: First Aid and CPR CertificationCertificate IV or Diploma qualification in Aged Care related field (or working towards or willing to obtain)CRCS employees must hold a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration and have this with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.CRCS employees are required to undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may affect their eligibility to work or performing the inherent requirements of their position.Current Driver's Licence and access to a registered, comprehensively insured motor vehicle for work related purposes.We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including: Discounted early education and care program Services and gym membership15 days personal leave and 17.5% annual leave loadingAccess to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase you take home pay!) for living expenses and additional $2650 for Meal and Entertainment allowanceUp to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.Genuine flexibility in working hours and location with support for office and/or remote workingCommitment to supporting your professional development.Access to our Employee Assistance Program.Diversity We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleLGBTIQ+Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgroundsCarersMature age peoplePeople with lived experience of disabilityThe organisation Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS's capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.
To apply Please click the apply button and submit your resume and a one page cover letter detailing why you are the right candidate we are looking for. We would love to hear from you!
Kindly note that only applications received via the link provided in ELMO portal will be reviewed for this position at this stage.
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