Care Manager - Melbourne, Australia - DPV Health

DPV Health

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Posted: 17/05/2023-

Closing Date: 16/06/2023- Job Type: Contract- Location: Melbourne - Northern Region- Job Category: NDIS Engagement,Social SupportDPV Health is a leading healthcare services provider operating out of Melbourne's northern growth corridor.

Our professional staff deliver a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services.

At DPV Health, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, and actively embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities.

We are passionate about supporting people to lead happy, healthy lives.

We are dedicated to working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and people from migrant or refugee backgrounds.

DPV Health is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation; dedicated to the continued support for our LGBTIQ+ community.

Fulltime 12month contract with opportunity going permanent
Join a great communitybased organisation
Make a difference in your community

DPV Health is passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live a fulfilled life, regardless of their ability. We deliver flexible services so we can be responsive to a person's goals, needs and lifestyle

A little about the role

As an experienced Home Care Packages Care Manager, you will work collaboratively with the DPV Health Engagement Team - HCP & NDIS, Allied Health Services and the Social Support Program.

Your guidance and direction will assist our clients, their carers and representatives with the development and implementation of care plans that are flexible, personalised and culturally appropriate.

In this team, you;

Review intake information, engage new clients, establish home care agreements, care plans, budgets and connect our clients with local services and community resources
Conduct client visits practicing person centred care planning, provide independent advice to clients and their families enabling personal preferences and independence at home
Interact with DPV Health team members, stakeholders, partnered service providers representing the best interests of clients.
Conduct annual reviews for all clients revise care plans, goals, service provisions to quality standards and budget expenditure and maximisation
Ensure service provisions are conducted ethically, fairly and within the statutory legal and contractual requirements at all times
Work from Newbold House in Craigieburn

Desired Skills and Experience:

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:

Extensive case management experience (2 years experience minimum)
Knowledge of & enthusiasm for Community Aged Care Services & Consumer Directed care environment
Demonstrated experience in working with ACAT, RAS, Care Navigators and other referrers
Strong experience in managing client budgets
Competence in managing complex clients
High level problem solving, exceptional customer service skills and analytical skills
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of Carelink +
Diploma level or above qualification in community, aged, health or another discipline desirable
Full Victorian Driver's Licence
Happy to travel within Hume & Whittlesea LGA's
Strong computer skills
COVID Vaccinations including booster
A clear national police check upon role offer

The DPV Health Way
The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All perks are curated with care, allowing you to thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.

Work-

Life Balance:
We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work - just ask us

Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the communities we serve. We provide discounted fitness and health insurance memberships free, onsite vaccinations, and confidential counselling services, just to name a few.
Professional Development with access to modern, digital eLearning you'll have flexibility of course timing with access to shorter, more customized content. Accompanied by face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list. A $500 allowance is available per annum, prorata for part time colleagues.
Salary Packaging part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year
Attractive casual loading and a variety of shifts on offer each week

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.