We are Carrathool Shire. Our communities are unique, innovative, down-to-earth, and resilient. Our community spirit is strong, and our values run deep. Our residents come from all backgrounds and walks of life, and the people that we hire do too.
Working with us gives you the chance to work with our communities and on projects or services that contribute towards improving them for current and future generations.
Job Description
Primary purpose of the position
Manage the delivery of transport, meals, home modification, and respite care to maintain the frail aged and people with disabilities in their homes when they would otherwise be at risk of premature institutionalization. This role is offered for a period of approximately seven (7) months.
Key accountabilities
Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:
- Manage and coordinate all Home and Community Care programs to ensure the delivery of a high quality service that reflects Council’s commitment to the community and relevant clients needs.
- Monitor and manage expenditure effectively within budget by constant review to support provision of a service that meets the needs of the clients and to ensure it is consistent with available funding.
- Supervise staff and volunteers including preparation of work rosters and convening staff meetings and maintain effective volunteer and staff recruitment for each funded program and undertake individual assessments of volunteers to ensure they fulfil the requirements of their role.
- Compile client records and data on services to facilitate regular evaluations of needs and to identify trends in consumer requirements and prepare submissions for funding based on data collected, together with periodical reports as required by Government agencies, to enhance the service delivered to the community.
- Assess clients and potential clients to develop service delivery plans for specific funded programs and work with State and Federal government agencies and other organisations that provide support for the frail and aged.
- Represent Community Services and HACC as required to government, other community groups, and to the wider community to enhance and promote the service provided by the scheme while developing and maintaining links with relevant organisations to promote greater and more effective coordination of the service for the community.
- Carry out other duties that are within the limits of the employee skills, competence and ability as required.
Compulsory requirements of the position
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment screening and achieve a satisfactory outcome.
- It is an inherent requirement of this position that the successful candidate be immunised as one form of control to minimise workplace illness/disease. The following vaccinations are required and will be arranged upon commencement – Hepatitis A and B and/or Tetanus.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check and achieve a satisfactory outcome.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential requirements
- Cert IV in Community Services /Disability/Aged Care/ or Clinical Care or Nursing experience working in the disability or Allied Health sector
- Working understanding of Microsoft Office computing software, particularly Word, Excel and developed keyboard skills
- Ability to lead a team and to provide effective support to the activities of other team members
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and with all stakeholders
- Demonstrated self motivation and versatility
- Able to maintain confidentiality on a range of sensitive issues
- Developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity legislation
- Knowledge and understanding of Work Health Safety legislation and regulations specific to the work area
- Class C Driver’s licence
Desirable requirements
- Additional Disability, Management, Nursing or Allied Health, related qualifications
- Awareness of transport, meals, home maintenance and modification, and respite care programs and relevant systems
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