Located in Leongatha, Part-time, Fixed term (multiple positions available)

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Be an integral key player in the implementation and development of the Care Finders program
• Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging + Discounted Private Health Insurance 

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you’ll be doing in this role?

The Care Finders program will provide specialist and intensive assistance to help people in the care finder target population to understand and access aged care and connect with other relevant supports in the community.  The program will drive assertive outreach activities to all clients across the wider Gippsland area, including rural and remote communities.

Your work will include:

• Support senior community members, within the target group to understand and access aged care and connect with other relevant supports in the community.
• Undertake engagement and network building with the local community, care services and community providers to support both identification of and engagement with potential clients and available services.
• Facilitate client linkages and referrals as appropriate to aged and community services.

What we’re looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Aged Care or Community Services (desirable)
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)

What’s in it for you? 

• Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements

For more information on this position contact:
David Oyinloye 
Care Finders Team Leader
David.Oyinloye@lchs.com.au 

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Recruitment@lchs.com.au.

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