Case Managers - North Ryde & Central Coast (P/T)
Job No:
16027
Location:
North Ryde & Central Coast, NSW
- If you have experience working with individuals with an intellectual, psychiatric, physical disability or mental illness, this could be the job for you!
- Multiple opportunities - North Ryde & Central Coast NSW
- Attractive $50k - $55k salary + generous car allowance!
About the Organisation
New Horizons is a progressive not-for-profit community based organisation that has been operating since 1981.
The organisation provides services in supported accommodation, supported employment and aged care for over 2,200 people. New Horizon's non-profit commercial packaging service specialises in providing solutions for commercial clients while providing employment for people with a disability.
The organisation's head office is in North Ryde, however services are provided in the Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter, Mid North Coast, Blue Mountains and Northern Rivers regions. New Horizons is growing rapidly, with approximately 450 employees in NSW.
About the Opportunity
New Horizons has exciting opportunities for a full time Case Manager in North Ryde and a part time Case Manager on the Central Coast.
The main aim of the Case Manager roles is to assist and enable people with a disability and/or mental illness to maximise their independence and participation in the community by increasing access to local services and provide support and living skills training.
While each Service Recipient's daily requirements will depend on their individual circumstances, your day to day duties will fall within the following broad areas:
- Coordinating the delivery of services to Service Recipients;
- Demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional development;
- Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with colleagues and others; and
- Working within the Occupational Health & Safety policy and protocols of New Horizons.
The ideal candidate will possess a relevant tertiary qualification, as well as demonstrated skills in case management, service coordination and staff supervision. The applicant for the Central Coast will have experience working in the field of mental illness whereas the North Ryde applicant will require experience with intellectual disability.
You should be an empathetic individual, with strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work in challenging situations. An enthusiasm for the industry, and a genuine desire to help others and improve the community, is essential!
You will need a current NSW driver's licence and own vehicle.
New Horizons offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions. The organisation truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.
You will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package circa $50,000 - $55,000 (pro rata), dependent on experience, plus a car allowance!
This is an extremely satisfying and rewarding role, and you will finish each working day knowing you have improved the lives of others and truly made a difference within the community!
Please note: Applications close at 5pm on Monday 15th March 2010.