* Fixed Term Part Time Contractuntil 30 June 2029
* 30.4 Hours Per Week
* Seeking Candidate Located in: Biloela QLD
* SCHADs Award Level 5
Footprints Community is a well-regarded not-for-profit provider of community-based services, working in the community for over 30 years. We specialise in working with older people, those that experience disability, mental illness, as well as those who are at risk of homelessness.
About the Position
The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Care Finder target population. The care finder program will provide specialist and intensive assistance to help people in the Care Finder target population groups, to understand and access aged care services and connect with other relevant supports in the community through a person-centered approach that maintains dignity, respect, choice, and self-determination, in line with Care Finder Policy and guidelines.
About You
* Relevant Tertiary Qualification e.g., Community Services, Human Services, Social Work, or related discipline and/or relevant experience
* Demonstrate local community connections with the care finder target population or a specific sub-group within the care finder target population
* A detailed understanding/ability to rapidly attain a detailed understanding of the range of aged care supports and services and other relevant supports that are available in the local community, the process to access, and any eligibility requirements for, other relevant supports in the community
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with a diverse client group including older people, people with disabilities, people experiencing mental illness and people experiencing homelessness or those at risk of, and their carers/families.
* Demonstrated experience in community networking and working collaboratively with external service providers to plan and provide consistent, responsive, and appropriate client focused services.
* Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Adhere to client/staff confidentiality and consent when sharing information.
* Computer literacy and the ability to effectively manage a client data base. Ability to work remotely from a team when required, and ability to utilise virtual meeting platforms e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom.
* Current class C driver license
* Use of own comprehensively insured vehicle will be required (paid km's) where an office vehicle is not readily available Office vehicles are available in some locations
* Some travel through Care Finder delivery regions and overnight stays may be required for the length of the program
* Potential overnight stay may be required in some PHN locations.
* National NDIS Worker Screening Check or current Yellow Card
* Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
Benefits of joining Footprints:
* Attractive remuneration with generous salary sacrifice benefits
* Flexible work arrangements
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
* A committed and friendly teamwork environment
For further information please contact Jane Matsen, Coordinator - Care Finder Program on
Shortlisting and interviews will commence as soon as applications are received.
The full position description is available on our website
Footprints encourages applications from all people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.