Care Coordinator

About the Organisation

Proveda is one of the largest community-led organisations based in the Northern Beaches, providing independent and impartial information, advice and guidance services to older people, those with dementia, people with disabilities, severe and persistent mental illness as well as those with complex health needs. We work with people to successfully navigate the care and support system, implement their NDIS & Home Care Plan and to enhance their ability to access the support/s they require.

About the Role

Reporting to the Practice Managers, the Care Coordinator will have experience with either the NDIS, Aged Care or both.

The Care Coordinator facilitates a seamless experience for customers by

• Care Coordinator provides impartial information, advice and guidance to peopleand their families/carers to navigate the NDIS, My Aged Care and the health services system
• Supporting customers to set and achieve their goals within their plan or package budget
• Connecting customers with informal, mainstream and funded supports.
• Building capacity of customers and their families/carers to manage their own care

The Care Coordinator is also liaising with a network of approved providers to ensure the desired and necessary care and support is provided to the client and advocate for changes in support and services to occur when a clear and persistent issue arises.

The salary range for the Care Coordinator role is $88,243.00 to $102,135.00 will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills, relevant sector experience, and overall knowledge.

About You

• Cert III or above qualifications in community services, disability, social work, mental health or related discipline

• Experience in NDIS or Aged Care

• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of, and experience in service delivery systems including the NDIS, MAC, The Lookout Way, NSW Health or Community NGO service provision. (Preferrable)

• Commitment to person centred and recovery approaches to care

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Excellent time management, multi tasking and prioritisation skills

• Current NDIS worker Screening check & WWCC (or the ability to obtain)

• Digital Skills including Client record management and Microsoft Suite.

• We are prioritising those applicants who have the legal right to work in Australia including Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a range of staff benefits including:

• A competitive remuneration and access to up to $15,900 NFP salary packaging benefits per annum.

• Access to one paid wellness day per annum.

• Regular employee celebrations.

• Flexible working available (WFH) after initial training period.

• Access 12 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees).

• Learning and Development opportunities.

• Work with a passionate, committed and supportive team.

• Our Employee Assistance Program aims to confidentially enhance the emotional, mental and general wellbeing of our employees for both professional and personal issues and offer support.

• Free onsite parking.

• Employee Referral Program.

Important

Your application should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role as detailed above, as well as why you would like to work for us.

• If you have been referred to us by a current Proveda employee, please include their name in your cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please reach out to our Human Resources team via: [email protected] for any questions you may have.