Case Manager - Bundaberg

• Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of other people.
• Full Time Position
• $37.44 per hour plus generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay.
• A varied and interesting role with an established and respected community organisation.

About CatholicCare Central Queensland

CatholicCare Central Queensland is a leading community service provider local to Rockhampton. Specialising in the delivery of a wide range of quality social services including aged care, disability care, counselling, psychology, family relationship support and mediation and domestic and family violence response, CatholicCare Central Queensland offers diverse and rewarding careers in busy and dynamic environments.

Primary Objective

Supporting clients under the Home Care Package Program, and the Queensland Community Support Scheme, Case Managers support clients to set long term goals and implement the supports needed to achieve these goals.

To achieve this a Case Manager will provide a range of services to clients which include:

• Providing information, support, referrals and complete appropriate intake and assessments for clients.
• Support clients by developing a care plan with the client which addresses the individual needs of the clients and how care will be provided to achieve their goals.
• Ongoing monitoring of client’s progress against the identified goals and undertaking reviews and assessments as needed to fully support the client.
• Ensure supports are provided to clients which fit within the relevant standards and program guidelines.
• Ensure the client can exercise choice and control within the framework and structure of their funded programs.
• Manage clients' budgets to ensure services are provided as per Legislative guidelines.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals through the development of goals and supporting care plans.
• Formal training in Case Management through a recognised course/program is desirable.
• Experience working within the Community Care sector, or Aged Care sector is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining client budgets.
• Current C or CA class driver’s license (QLD).

Other Requirements

• Understanding of program guidelines and ability operate within regulated environments
• Ability to communicate complex matters to a variety of stakeholders including those with limited capacity
• Understanding of clinical governance and a demonstrated ability to implement a clinical governance framework in an operational environment
• Aptitude for sales techniques for selling and promoting CatholicCare Services to potential clients.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Standards as they apply to delivering Home Care Packages.

All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.

What to Do Next

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter clearly addressing the key aspects and requirements of the role

Apply today for a career that changes lives.