Respite
Coordinators________________________________________________________________
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* Join a leading organisation dedicated to improving the quality of
life for carers in the ACT!
* Attractive salary with generous salary packaging benefits!
* Dedicated ongoing professional development.
* Enjoy a collaborative and friendly working environment!
About Carers ACT
Carers ACT is the recognised, expert voice with, and for, carers while being
the major provider of carers services and support in the ACT. They are
dedicated to improving the quality of life for carers in the ACT and have
represented the interests of over 43,000 carers and their families since
1992.
They are the only family carer centered, service provider in the ACT that
provides information, advice and services. Every aspect of their work is
underpinned by how they can improve carers' lives by ensuring they have
information to give them choice and provide opportunities to empower them to
have their voices heard by policy and opinion makers.
About the Opportunities
Carers ACT has multiple exciting opportunities for Respite Coordinators and
Mental Health Coordinators to join their teams in the following locations;
Location: Holt & Gungahlin in ACT, and Eurobodalla in Southern Highlands,
NSW.
* Two Mental Health Coordinators in Gungahlin, (1 FT, and 1 PT);
* Three Respite Coordinators in Holt (FT);
* One Mental Health Coordinator in Holt (FT);
* One Young Carers Coordinator in Holt (PT); and
* One Respite Coordinator in Eurobodalla, NSW (PT).
The Gungahlin Mental Health program runs until 2016, all other positions are
currently to June 2014.
These are pivotal roles that will see you providing high quality
professional support to carers across the Respite and Mental Health areas.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited
to):
* Providing intake and assessment of individual carer needs for
respite care, provision of information on the full range of respite care and
other services available in the area, including coordinating outreach and
engagement activities.
* Implementing appropriate short term and emergency respite services
for carers;
* Liaising and negotiating with service providers to coordinate cost
effective respite care services to meet carer needs;
* Maintaining accurate client and service provider records; and
* Working both individually and collaboratively to maintain a high
quality professional service for all carers accessing the program.
To succeed in the Mental Health Coordinator positions, you will need an
understanding of mental health issues of concern to carers and care
recipients, as well as a knowledge and understanding of the ACT community
and mental health sectors. You'll also possess the ability to provide
accurate information to clients regarding available services.
Carers ACT requires that applicants for the Respite Coordinator roles to
have qualifications in health, aged care or the disability fields. Knowledge
of Southern Highlands regional services and networks is highly desirable.
All roles require a demonstrated understanding of privacy legislation and
the ability to work within those parameters, as a demonstrated
understanding, as well as an empathetic and flexible approach to managing
the sensitivities of carer issues.
Working to develop strong relationships you will need to be a compassionate
and understanding individual, with outstanding communication and
interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in challenging situations.
You'll have the ability to build and nurture relationships and networks with
service providers and target groups within the ACT community.
Importantly, you will be confident using Word, spreadsheets and calendar
management software, and will possess highly developed client documentation,
record keeping and file management skills. A current driver's licence is
also mandatory.
Click here to read the full job
description<http://www.carersact.org.au/employment/current-vacancies>
About the Benefits
For your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with an attractive
salary circa $44,850 - $52,900 (pro rata) + super and generous salary
packaging benefits. You will also enjoy excellent working conditions and
free parking!
Carers ACT are committed to ongoing professional development and will
dedicate the equivalent of 2% of your salary to your continued development.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a positive difference to
the carer community - this is for you! Apply today!
To apply please go to
www.ApplyNow.com.au/Job45011<http://www.ApplyNow.com.au/Job45011>
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