AddressMSS has an opportunity for a permanent, full-timeHome Care Package Case Manager within our Home Care Program based in Taree. The position is 38 hours per week Monday-Friday (with the option of a 9-day fortnight).
Our Case Managers work closely with MSS clients, their carers and families to plan and coordinate support services in line with client needs and goals, ensuring our clients can stay living independently in their own homes with the dignity and respect they deserve.
What do we offer?
- Flexible work environment
- Professional development in a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation
- Positive work culture
- Salary Packaging up to $15,899 per year + meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year
What you need -
Selection Criteria
Qualifications and Requirements
- Completed a Tertiary Management Diploma, Certificate III or IV in Individualised Support, Home & Community Services, Aged Care, Disability or related relevant experience.
- Current drivers licence (not Ls)
- Minimum third-party property damage insured vehicle
Skills and Experience
- 12 months Case Management or Senior Coordinator/Team Leader experience
- Excellent problem-solving ability for complex issues and the ability to make appropriate decisions.
- Excellent assessment and care planning skills
- Working knowledge of Home Care Packages and the Aged Care Standards
- Experience in assisting people to make choices enabling them to reach their full health and well-being potential.
- Outstanding interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal
- High-level administrative skills including the proficient use of Microsoft Office programs and willingness and ability to use client databases.
- Understanding the needs of people from a diverse range of backgrounds
Personal Attributes
- Highly professional and able to act in a compassionate with a strong person-centred care approach.
- Proven empathy for the individual needs of others
- A thorough understanding of privacy and confidentiality principles
- Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
- Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritise and get things done.
- Flexibility and ability to be adaptive.
As a highly visible representative of the organisation, the successful applicant will enhance MSS's reputation as a provider of choice through their commitment to service excellence and client satisfaction.
MSS is a multi-service expanding organisation, whose mission is to enhance the quality of people's lives by providing services which enable them to live with dignity and respect. So come and join our dynamic growing expanding team with this meaningful career!
We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Further information and position description
For a full position description for this role please email: **@mssinc.org.au
All candidates must send through a resume and covering letter which addresses each of the selection criteria. Candidates that do not do this will not be considered.
The closing date for this position is 4:30pm Wed 22nd May 2024.
For any further information please contact Jennifer Anderson on (02) 6551 1*** or email **********@mssinc.org.au
