Regional Assessment Officer - Morwell, Australia - LaTrobe City Council

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Description

Closing date: 02/04/2023 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Morwell, Victoria
Department: Family Services
Employment type: Full Time - Temporary
Regional Assessment Officer**
Temporary Full Time - Until 30 June 2024

Salary:
$88,993.32 plus 10.5% Superannuation

Location:
Morwell, Latrobe City
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About this Role

As Regional Assessment Officer, you'll support our Regional Assessment Service Team in completing home based assessments to determine eligibility for entry level government funded aged care services.

You will assess an older person needs, goals and preferences and refer them to services that will help them achieve the best possible level of function and independence.

About you
For this position we are seeking with excellent communication skills, who can work collaboratively in a team environment.

You will have a strong commitment to customer focus, with the ability to quickly build rapport with clients as well as building relationships with external agencies to enhance client outcomes.

You will also have:

Relevant Tertiary qualifications in areas such as nursing, allied health or social work and experience in community aged and/or disability preferred
Previous relevant experience working in a similar role within Aged & Disability services.
Sound knowledge of the Commonwealth Home Support Program guidelines and priorities
An understanding of the My Aged Care and Ereferral systems for the assessment and referral of clients to other agencies.
Competent computer use skills specifically Microsoft Office, internet based programs and capacity to learn service specific systems/software.
A current Victorian Driver's license is essential

All successful applicants will need to successfully obtain a Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check.

_ Go Further at Latrobe City Council_
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community.

At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options, we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply
Applications will close at
11.59 PM Sunday 2nd April 2023
Contact
Kay Jellis, Coordinator Regional Assessment Service for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing highquality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality._
Latrobe City 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._