Disability and Complex Care Coordinator Full-time Permanent

A career opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services for a suitably qualified person with demonstrated clinical experience, personal integrity, self-confidence and exceptional communication skills, for a Disability and Complex Care Coordinator (HP3) within Offender Reintegration.

The Disability and Complex Care Coordinator provides specialised clinical care coordination for detainees with disability and complex needs. This includes supporting detainees with both pre-existing, emerging and unmet disability needs within the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).

In addition, the successful applicant will be responsible for supporting detainees with complex behaviours and as required recommend assessment and interventions for unmet disability needs to inform the development positive behaviour support plans.

Under direction, the successful applicant will deliver a range of multidimensional treatment options for detainees with varied and complex needs. You will also provide advice related to the care of and service provision for detainees with disabilities and complex needs, including contributing to accommodation unit placements and regular care coordination.

Further to this, you will maintain monitoring systems to enable evaluation of effectiveness of treatment options in accordance with leading practice guidelines and participate in the ongoing review and evaluation of work practices, including quality assurance, and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

To be successful, you will have demonstrated experience in providing assessment and interventions for detainees with complex psychosocial and/or physical needs. In addition, you will have high level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to deal with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds in a correctional environment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience and/or willingness to work with detainees is essential.
• A current driver's license is essential.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Check) Act 2011 is required.
• This position does require a Police Record Check.
• To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa. If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

Registered Nurse – Mandatory

• Hold registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency [AHPRA]
• Applicants must have a minimum of three years paid work employment, post qualification in a relevant role.
• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant area would be highly desirable.

Occupational Therapist – Mandatory

• Hold general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency [AHPRA]).
• Applicants must have a minimum of three years paid work employment, post qualification, in a relevant role.

Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit three items:

• A one-to-three-page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge, and behavioural capabilities, having regard for the job requirements;
• A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and
• A copy of their driver's licence. Please ensure you submit all three items.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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