Assessment and Planning Officer- Carer Gateway

As an Assessment Officer for the Carer Gateway program you will be responsible for developing care plans based on your assessment of each individual carer, ensuring the care plan helps them to achieve outcomes that will improve their quality of life.

This government funded program has been developed to provide appropriate support to carers from sectors such as Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health and others.

This is a locum position

This is a rewarding and diverse role and includes the following responsibilities

Undertakes holistic assessments (using Carer Star) and develops goal-directed care plans to ensure individual, physical and emotional needs of carers are met.

* Provides carers with assistance to navigate, coordinate and access other supports including planned respite and/or community access funded through other programs (e.g. MAC/NDIS).

* Collaborates with team members and provide secondary consultation and information to facilitate best outcomes for carers.

* Develops and maintains formal service networks with community service providers to ensure responsive and effective service provision for carers.

* Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date records and case notes in the client management system ensuring case notes and other client information is recorded according to service standards and practices.

* Contributes to policy and process development to ensure best practice approaches are implemented in supporting carers..

* Participates in relevant Carer Services Program meetings.

* Participates in regular supervision with the Team Leader, Assessment and Planning.

* Fosters collaborative working relationships, demonstrate commitment to organisational values and code of conduct

To be successsful in your application you will need:

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Demonstrated understadning of the role, the needs and concerns of carers
• Proven ability to foster and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to relate to and work effectively with a diverse range of individuals and communities
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Community Care sector
• Current National Police check and Working with Childrens Check
• Curent Victorian Drivers Licence

To apply please follow the prompts or call Lisa Williams on 9828 6565 for more information