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* Play a vital role in guiding individuals through their care journey, ensuring they receive high-quality services tailored to their unique needs and goals.
* Full Time Position - $40.00 per hour plus generous salary packaging options
* Ongoing support, training and development.
CatholicCare Central Queensland is a large, vibrant, and highly regarded not-for-profit organisation providing a broad range of quality social services throughout the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. Guided by our Christian ethos and the principles of Catholic Social Justice, we are committed to inclusive service delivery and proudly welcome employees and clients of all religions, backgrounds, and beliefs.
The Care Partner is responsible for supporting a defined portfolio of clients within the various Community Care funding subsets. The role serves as the primary contact point for clients whilst supporting them to maintain their health and wellbeing. Furthermore, the role provides comprehensive oversight of the Client Service Delivery Agreements, ensuring exceptional customer service and facilitating clients’ understanding of available program funding and services.
The Care Partner works in partnership with clients to identify their individual goals and collaborates with their service team to consistently deliver high-quality care that aligns with these objectives. Additionally, the Care Partner plays a crucial role in driving business growth through strategic sales initiatives.
Key objectives of this role include:
🔹Provide information, support and referrals and complete appropriate intake processes and assessments;
🔹Develop personalised care plans with the client, which address the clients’ unique care needs, and outline how services will support them achieve their goals;
🔹Ongoing monitoring of clients’ progress against the identified care goals, conducting reviews and assessments needed to ensure full support;
🔹Collaborate with service coordinators to secure appropriate service bookings that align with clients’ identified goals;
🔹Oversee client budgets to ensure services are delivered in compliance with legislative guidelines;
🔹Ensure clients can exercise choice and control within the framework and structure of their funded programs.
The Care Partner ensures that all services are provided in accordance with the standard of care as per the relevant funding body as articulated in the relevant program manual. This position may be required at times to assist other funding types (when staff coverage is required).
What we are looking for:
🔹Minimum two (2) years’ demonstrated experience in care management, working within the Disability, Aged Care or broader Community Care sectors;
🔹Demonstrated experience supporting individuals through the development of care goals and personalised care plans; and
🔹Current C or CA Driver’s license (QLD).
🔹Formal training in Case Management through a recognised course/program.
Core Competencies
🔹High level of verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and effective interaction with clients, families, and stakeholders, including those with limited capacity;
🔹High level of accuracy in managing client records, contracts, and financial documentation;
🔹Sound level of problem solving and decision making to identify client needs and make informed decisions in line with ethical standards and corporate policies and procedures;
🔹Sound level of practical application of the cultural, religious and individual differences of clients and the families / supporters;
🔹Sound level of competency in developing and implementing sales strategies to attract new clients and expand service offerings; and
🔹Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional client experience through responsive service and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.
All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.
📋 How to Apply
Don’t wait - Applications will be assessed as they are received, and shortlisting may occur throughout the advertising period.
To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please submit:
📌 A cover letter addressing the key aspects of the role
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Your application will include the following questions:
Do you hold a current Australian drivers licence? Do you currently hold an NDIS worker screening and/or a Blue Card working with children? Can you share a situation where you successfully resolved an issue with a challenging client? What steps did you take to ensure a positive resolution? Will you need to relocate for this position? What is your proposed timeframe?
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