Work in an environment that offers: Would you like to be a part of a dynamic team to support older people in our community remain in their own homes At Bendigo Health Community Care Services we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients We are looking for a care co-ordinator to complement our dynamic team at community care services The Position Job Reference: 1365 Position Title: Information and Referral Officer Classification: Community Development Worker XV10 – ON14 Salary per hour (exc.
super): $33.51 - $45.76 Hours per fortnight: Multiple positions available up to 1.42 FTE Employment Status: Ongoing and Fixed Term roles available Closing date: 18/10/2024 The Information and Referral officer position within the Community Care Services (CCS) team is an exciting and rewarding role that delivers a consistent, responsive approach to all enquiries from potential Home Care Package, Short Term Restorative Care and HACC PYP clients, their families/representatives.
They will also provide assistance and information to those people whose have been identified as not eligible for Community Care Services programs.
The role performs an important function in promoting these services in the community, and is the first contact for clients with the service.
Providing impartial advice on these programs is an expectation to ensure clients are not disadvantaged in accepting a program.
The position will also involve some short-term care coordination of clients.
The management of referrals from other Community Care Services programs may be required.
We have multiple roles available including a component of fixed term based in Bendigo and ongoing FTE in Mildura.
Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.
Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.
Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care.
Every Person, Every Time.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria.
The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
Your New Division The Community and Public Health Services Division has a primary focus on improving the health outcomes of the communities in our region.
With a range of local and regional programs supporting place-based health promotion, prevention, care and support, they work collaboratively with other Divisions and regional partnerships and networks to support quality outcomes.
The Division has a strong leadership role in the Loddon Mallee Region and is committed to ensuring processes are in place to deliver on our Division.
Community Care Services conducts a high-quality case management service across the Loddon Mallee region.
Case management supports people who are frail aged and younger people with a disability and their carers to live independently in the community.
Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in.
Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.
We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you!
Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.
Need more information?
Please contact Lisa Livingstone on 5454 7105 for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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