Home and Community Care Liaison Officer
Job No:
BAW45
Location:
Warragul
- Join a high performing, supportive team focussed on client outcomes
- Work-life balance with a permanent part-time position (0.6 FTE)
- Combination of office based and field work – best of both worlds
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
You will be a key member of the team, supporting people with disabilities, and their respective carers with an objective for them to live as independently as possible in their own homes.
You will work with clients from their initial point of enquiry, performing triage and determining priority of access for an assessment and home and community care services.
You will also complete in-home assessments and work with clients to develop person-centred care plans.
About the Successful Candidate
This is an exciting opportunity for a tertiary qualified health and/or community professional to join a progressive organisation that values innovation.
We are looking for a self-starter who is passionate about contributing to the community and has a demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service in difficult circumstances.
It is crucial that the successful applicant is committed to proactively collaborating with the team to achieve program key performance measures and organisational goals.
The successful applicant will enjoy supporting clients to achieve their respective goals, and have experience working with people with a disability, medical conditions, and those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged - and importantly have a strengths-based approach.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter which addresses the Key Selection Criteria.
Applications close 5pm on 23 May 2021 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.