Clinical Home Support Assessor

Community Options Australia (COA), is a not-for-profit community organisation that helps older Australians connect and access the support they require in order to remain independent in their own homes. 

At COA, we offer all our staff:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Not for Profit Salary packaging arrangements
• Equipment and support provided 

The Role

COA is seeking self motivated people to join our Regional Assessment Service team.  We will be offering fixed term contract positions, in line with Regional Assessment Service government funding. 

We have multiple positions available within our My Aged Care Regional Assessment Service team in Lismore / Grafton & the surrounding area. COA is open to offering full time and part-time to the right applicants. 

You will be reporting to the RAS Team Leader but must be able to work autonomously.

The role responsibilities include: 

• Completing face-to-face assessments to determine older Australians’ eligibility for support within My Aged Care and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
• Reviewing previously assessed clients.
• Undertaking client-centred support planning using a wellness and reablement approach. 
• Liaising with referral sources and community support organisations to assist our clients to obtain the Home Supports they require.
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of assessments and documentation, utilising the My Aged Care online portal.

Preferred candidates will have

• Allied health or Aged Care or comparable qualifications. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• High level of computer literacy skills
• Ability to follow guidelines relevant to the position as well as demonstrated problem-solving capacity.
• Current Australian driver’s license with own reliable, fully insured vehicle (Vehicle Allowance applicable under SCHADS Award).
• Valid National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check (NSW or equivalent).

COA is committed to being an equal-opportunity employment and encourages applicants of all cultures & diversities.