CHSP Case Manager

Delahey Office VIC

Part Time Basis

• Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
• Flexible working arrangements (including work from home)
• Competitive pay rate - $36.09 - $43.55 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Laptop and mobile phone provided as well as generous Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Part Time Basis – 15hrs/week
• Based at our Delahey Office (VIC)

Who are we?

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Our Community Care programs see our employees assist our clients in their homes and in the community. As an organisation that advocates for social justice, we are committed to upholding our values of options, dignity and rights for our clients as well as our employees.

Your new role

An exciting new opportunities exists for experienced and enthusiastic Case Managers to join our friendly, Management team at the Delahey Office. We have a Part Time role available, covering 15 hours weekly. The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Allied Health Case Manager role engages with older people in the community who are disadvantaged, may be experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness across Western Metropolitan Melbourne (Western Aged Care Planning Region). The successful candidate will provide allied health interventions and therapeutic services focussing on restoring, improving, or maintaining older people’s independent functioning and wellbeing to remain living in their community. The Case Manager will also have an advocacy and linkages focus, assisting older people to engage in clinical and social supports via comprehensive assessment, emotional support, service coordination, and referral.

Your duties and responsibilities will include the below:

• Provide in reach services to clients living in Wintringham housing in the Western Metropolitan Melbourne area
• Undertake assertive outreach to find and connect with marginalized clients, including visiting people in their own homes or other informal locations
• Complete a comprehensive assessment documenting achievement or progress made against identified client goals for each client
• Develop appropriate individually tailored recovery-focused case plans with clients that are responsive to their needs and goals, and incorporate their strengths.
• Support clients to navigate My Aged Care and other services systems to ensure they have access to the services they are entitled to
• Network with public hospitals, Primary Health Care services, ACAS, RAS and other “first to know” services where older people with co-occurring social and health care needs may be identified
• Contribute to the development, delivery, monitoring, documenting and review of planned activity group-based projects and activities
• Provide secondary consultation and capacity building within and across teams in Wintringham
• Respond to client feedback and complaints in line with Wintringham policy and procedures

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Tertiary qualification(s) in Social Work
• First Aid Level 2
• Previous experience in Homelessness and or Aged Care sector
• Current driver’s license
•  Experience in Case Management with a focus on Aged Care, Housing Solutions and NDIS
• Knowledge of and commitment to Commonwealth and State Government policies and procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of My Aged Care and Housing and Homelessness.
• Experience providing case coordination across a range of service providers 

What is in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services + great discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our staff wellbeing portal, exclusive discounts from leading retailers and our Employee Assistance Program

That sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about this exciting role, you can view a copy of the Position Description here

Applications can be made to Cassandra Politanski via the website.

Please upload your documents in PDF format.

Applications close Wednesday 30^th of October 2024 at 5pm

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Preemployment Screening Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.