HACC-PYP Assessment Officer - Empower Younger Clients

Benetas; Gisborne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Macedon Ranges Health is seeking an Assessment Officer for the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP). This role focuses on assessing the needs of younger clients under 65 to help them live safely at home and remain active in the community, based in Gisborne, VIC.

You will conduct in-home holistic assessments, develop care plans with clients and families, and coordinate referrals to Allied Health and Home Care services, all while maintaining accurate records and meeting

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Mental Health, Social Work or Social Services and/or commensurate
• Experience completing assessments and care plans with people in the health sector (desirable)
• Experience working with younger adults (desirable)
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• First Aid & CPR, or willingness to obtain one
• Working with Children’s Check, or willingness to obtain one
• An NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the support needs of younger people who need assistance with daily living activities
• Undertake in-home holistic assessments for HACC PYP clients in the Macedon Ranges Shire, promoting consumer directed care to maximise quality of life focusing on enablement
• Identify individual support needs, goals and care plans in consultation with clients and families
• Facilitate referrals to supports (Allied Health and Home Care services) so that the client is able to achieve their goals
• Undertake the intake function, assessing and actioning HACC-PYP incoming referrals within a set time frame
• Maintain client records and documentation in accordance with organisational and funding requirements
• Achieve optimum client experience outcomes, while actively monitoring targets, and quality and compliance requirements according to program guidelines

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Driver’s license (Victoria)

First Aid CPR

Working with Children’s Check

NDIS Worker Screening

Willingness to obtain certifications

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Health, Mental Health, Social Work or Social Services

Job description

Macedon Ranges Health is seeking an Assessment Officer for the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP). This role focuses on assessing the needs of younger clients under 65 to help them live safely at home and remain active in the community, based in Gisborne, VIC.

You will conduct in-home holistic assessments, develop care plans with clients and families, and coordinate referrals to Allied Health and Home Care services, all while maintaining accurate records and meeting