Intake and Assessment Officer - Newcastle, Australia - Carers NSW

Carers NSW

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Newcastle, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW.

We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers across NSW and improving their quality of life through activities, programs, training and policy advice.

We advocate for carers of all ages and circumstances.

As the Carer Gateway Service Provider (CGSP) in Region 4 of NSW (Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast) we have full time or part time opportunities for Carer Intake and Assessment Officers based in our offices in Newcastle or Coffs Harbour.

As the Carer Intake and Assessment Officer, you will be responsible for supporting carers through the Carer Support Planning Process including an intake, registration and needs assessment, support planning, coordination, support and mentoring to ensure carers can be holistically supported by understanding their needs and appropriately referring them for supports.

This position will be required to demonstrate a high level of experience in telephone support work.

This is a contract position until June 2023, with the possibility of contract extension.

The position can be either full time or part time and based in either our Coffs Harbour or Newcastle offices.

Qualification in Social Work or related discipline
Understanding of intake, assessment and referral processes provided as part of a telephone information, support and planning process
Demonstrated experience in service delivery and telephone support work
Knowledge of the community care and health systems and other programs relevant to carers
Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
Strong understanding of Mandatory reporting and privacy requirements
Strong computer, administration and organisational skills.

Employment Requirements:

Satisfactory Police Check
Current Working with Children Check
COVID19 Vaccination
Rights to live and work in Australia

Salary and Benefits
The full time annual salary is around $90K+ super, pro rata if part time.

We offer salary packaging benefits, flexible work arrangements, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities and health and wellness programs.

If you are thinking about a future with Carers NSW, we invite you to join our talent community to stay up to date with new opportunities.

Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.