Thursday, May 7, 2015

JUST BETTER CARE CANBERRA POSITION VACANT - CASE MANAGER

Just Better Care leads Australia in the provision of in-home support, enabling people to live independently at home, maintain their personal and social connections and enjoy a better quality of life.

Just Better Care Canberra has created the Case Manager position in direct response to an increasing demand for services and a strong company desire to empower vulnerable people in our community to live independent, socially inclusive and meaningful lives.   Working with a diverse range of clients in the ACT and surrounding regions, the Case Manager will be a committed, passionate and empathetic person possessing exceptional interpersonal and problem solving skills.  This role requires a highly motivated professional, well presented, energetic, flexible and experienced within the community sector.

The role:

*         Coordination of supports for clients under the NDIS requiring specific assistance to access therapies and specialised supports;

*         Coordination of supports for clients with Aged Care Packages;

*         Maintaining documentation and reporting procedures for NDIS clients and Aged Care Package clients;

*         Monitoring of financial budgets and approved elements of NDIS clients and Aged Care Package clients;

*         Ongoing support for general NDIS clients;

*         Providing coordination support to general Just Better Care Canberra clients where required;

*         Liaising with and building relationships with families and clients;

*         Work as part of a team and provide administrative and coordination support where required.

Preferred skills / knowledge:

*         Previous experience working in a Case Management role in Disability or Aged Care;

*         Working knowledge of (or the ability to gain) NDIS guidelines and approved supports, especially in relation to coordination of supports;

*         Working knowledge of (or the ability to gain) current Aged Care systems guidelines;

*         A strong knowledge of support services that could assist and enhance the lives of clients;

*         Ability to think beyond traditional approaches to support to find creative and personalised solutions for individual clients;

*         Ability to develop and maintain relationships with families and clients;

*         Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team.

A current driver licence and reliable vehicle; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent computer skills and the right to live and work in Australia are essential.
Applicants must hold a current National Criminal Police Check, a Working With Vulnerable People check and a Working with Children check.  Qualifications in a relevant field are highly regarded.

This is a permanent position with weekly hours negotiable from 3-5 days per week.  There is the possibility of working remotely for the right candidate. The position is based in Fyshwick, ACT.

Just Better Care Canberra is a National Winner in the 2014 Australian Training Awards and the successful applicant will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

Please forward your resume with a cover letter to Ann Nelson at ann.nelson@justbettercare.com<mailto:ann.nelson@justbettercare.com>

Applications close Friday 22 May 2015.
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