Clinical Case Coordinator - CYATS

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Six weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Health cover for family

Relocation assistance

District allowance

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress seeks a Clinical Case Coordinator to join its award-winning, community-led CYATS team in the NT. You will support comprehensive assessments and treatment for children and families, coordinating information, liaising with partners, and handling administration in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will work to ensure neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities are addressed, support NDIS access, and contribute to culturally safe care that respects Aboriginal culture and

Qualifications

• Degree in a health, education or social sciences discipline with current registration.
• Experience providing clinical case management support to vulnerable families, child-focused and trauma informed.
• Knowledge of child development and neurodevelopmental disorders (FASD, ASD, global development disorders).
• Ability to foster collaborative partnerships with internal and external providers.
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture and history and factors affecting health of Aboriginal children.

Responsibilities

• Support CYATS to ensure comprehensive assessment and treatment for referred children and families.
• Collect background information, liaise with stakeholders and manage administrative tasks.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team approaches and facilitate access to NDIS where appropriate.

Skills

Clinical case management

Child development knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Collaborative partnerships

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Health/education/social sciences degree with registration

Job description

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service

• Base Salary: $94,282 - $109,941 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $116,271 - $133,969 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Continuous Contract

About the role

The Clinical Case Coordinator will support the Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Service (CYATS) to ensure that children/young people and their families referred for assessment/treatment receive comprehensive and responsive services, by playing a key role in the collection of background information about clients, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and managing other administrative tasks as required. The service aims to provide children and young people with neurodevelopmental vulnerability access to seamless assessment, treatment and management and support access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme through a multidisciplinary team (MDT).

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Degree in a health, education or a social sciences discipline with a current registration with the appropriate professional body.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing clinical case management support to vulnerable families that is child focussed, family centred and trauma informed.
• Knowledge of child development, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including FASD, ASD and Global Development Disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain collaborative working partnerships with internal and external providers.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and knowledge of factors influencing the health and development of Aboriginal children and adolescents.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.
  

For more information on the position please contact:

Tahlia Lee, Senior Manager, Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Services (CYATS), on M: 0492 430 731 | E:[e-mail]

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.