Care Coordinator

**Introduction**:
About the Care Coordinator -Transport Services position
The Care Coordinator - Community Transport is an important role in undertaking the assessment, planning and coordination of services and supports for older people, people living with a disability and people requiring short-term medical care to optimise their choices and provide the life-changing care and support they choose.
The incumbent will need to be caring and respectful and have a solid understanding of how your support and the support of your team enables individuals to live with independence and dignity.
About the Living Well Care Coordination (Community Transport) function
The Living Well Care Coordination (Community Transport) function provides expert assessment, planning and care coordination to individuals who require community transport to achieve their social, wellbeing, medical and community participation goals. Participants access the Community Transport Service through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP), Community Assistance and Temporary Support (CATS) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). A person-centred, warm and individualised approach for each person is the essence of the CRCS Care Coordination function within the Living Well Model.
This is a part time (22.5 hours per week) ongoing position based at Trevor Pearcy House, Bruce. This role will be required to work from other locations such as Belconnen Community Centre or the Westfield CRCS Hub (or other location) as required.
Recruitment, onboarding, supervision and performance development of Community Transport Drivers
Undertaking person centred assessment, planning and coordination of services and supports for older people to enable them to optimise their choices and receive care and support they choose to enable them to live at home safely and independently
Building effective and collaborative partnerships with participants and their advocates in addition to other colleagues and other key stakeholders
Documentation and reporting requirements relevant to the role
Follow work instructions, best practice guidelines and safe work guidelines
Undertake quality audits, develop improvement plans and achievement against quality standards
Feedback and complaints management and reporting
Safety and risk management
**Additional requirements for the role**:
First Aid and CPR Certification
Certificate IV or Diploma qualification in Aged Care related field (or working towards or willing to obtain)
CRCS employees must hold a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration and have this with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
CRCS employees are required to undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may affect their eligibility to work or performing the inherent requirements of their position.
Current Driver’s Licence and access to a registered, comprehensively insured motor vehicle for work related purposes.
We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

- Discounted early education and care program Services and gym membership
- 15 days personal leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase you take home pay) for living expenses and additional $2650 for Meal and Entertainment allowance
- Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
- Genuine flexibility in working hours and location with support for office and/or remote working
- Commitment to supporting your professional development.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- LGBTIQ+
- Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Carers
- Mature age people
- People with lived experience of disability

The organisation
Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.
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