Job description
ABOUT MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE TASMANIA (MRC TAS)
Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, so individuals and communities throughout lutruwita/Tasmania thrive. We provide effective, targeted and meaningful services in the South, North and North West of the State.
MRC Tas Aged and Community Services support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) older people and their carers through the Home Care Package Program (HCP), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home and Community Care Program (HACC), the Carer Gateway Program, and Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care Program.
About the role
The Team Leader works under limited direction of the Manager of Aged and Community Services and undertakes analysis/design for the development and maintenance of the Home Care Package, Commonwealth Home Support Program and Home and Community Care program to ensure the needs of older people from CALD backgrounds are identified and addressed. The position provides supervision to care managers/client services workers and as required, Bilingual Support Workers and volunteers. The position ensures service delivery is in accordance with legislation, Aged Care Quality Standards and agency policies and procedures. The position provides limited direct care management.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
- Appropriate nursing qualifications (Registered Nurse) with demonstrated ability to provide clinical (nursing level) assessments and review, and care management, with relevant experience in aged care services (Note: Candidates who hold Enrolled Nursing qualifications may be considered).
- Ability to work effectively independently, lead and supervise a multi-disciplinary team and report to management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with well-developed computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the barriers older CALD clients may face in accessing and utilising services.
- Demonstrated interest in aged care and understanding of current standards, policy and reform areas.
- Project management experience including planning, co-ordination, financial and administration tasks.
- Ability to develop and maintain networks with brokered services, other aged care services, government and community services.
- A driver’s licence.
- Experience working with CALD communities (desirable).
WE OFFER:
- SCHADS Level 6 salary with salary packaging
- Regular specialist clinical external supervision
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Paid leave days including 3 days over the Christmas / New Year break and 2 mental health and wellbeing days per year
HOW TO APPLY?
Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People registration.
Please review the Position Description and Selection Criteria prior to submitting your application.
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