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September 16, 2024
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services
Alice Springs
FULL TIME
Return to Country Care Coordinator
About the role
Our First Nations team based in Alice Springs are currently sourcing a Return to Country - Care Coordinator to join their team on a full - time basis.
This exciting role will see you working with our indigenous clients and managing the in-home aged care packages specific to the Troopy Program funding scheme. You will assess our client's needs, prepare care plans and work with the team to grow the knowledge of the program across our region and promote the use of our Troopy’s to support elderly clients maintaining contact with their homelands.
This role would ideally suit a self-starter who is able to work independently with minimal supervision. You will hold the qualification (minimum) of Certificate III in Aged, Disability or Individual care and ideally be experienced working with First Nation clients within Central Australia.
You will reside in or be willing to relocate to Alice Springs. Relocation support of up to $5K is provided. In addition, this role may require you to support clients and travel with them to community. Therefore, you must be able to be flexible and travel when required with often overnight stays.
Benefits of working for us
ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD.
About ARRCS
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Community Care, NDIS, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.
Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.
Our people are at the center of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.
Skills & experience
To be considered for this role, we will be looking at the following experience and qualifications:
Before applying, you need to have the following
All ARRCS employees are required to have the following. These are not required at time of application, however, must be lodged and or received at commencement.
Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.
So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!
ARRCS is committed to engagement with people of all ages, from varying backgrounds, cultures and nationalities and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience of disability, people from CALD and the LGBTQI+ communities to submit their applications.
To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200.
Our First Nations team based in Alice Springs are currently sourcing a Return to Country - Care Coordinator to join their team on a full - time basis.
This exciting role will see you working with our indigenous clients and managing the in-home aged care packages specific to the Troopy Program funding scheme. You will assess our client's needs, prepare care plans and work with the team to grow the knowledge of the program across our region and promote the use of our Troopy’s to support elderly clients maintaining contact with their homelands.
This role would ideally suit a self-starter who is able to work independently with minimal supervision. You will hold the qualification (minimum) of Certificate III in Aged, Disability or Individual care and ideally be experienced working with First Nation clients within Central Australia.
You will reside in or be willing to relocate to Alice Springs. Relocation support of up to $5K is provided. In addition, this role may require you to support clients and travel with them to community. Therefore, you must be able to be flexible and travel when required with often overnight stays.
Benefits of working for us
ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD.
- 4 Weeks Annual Leave .
- Annual pay increases in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.
- Salary Packaging through CBB.
- Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform
- Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support
About ARRCS
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Community Care, NDIS, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.
Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.
Our people are at the center of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.
Skills & experience
To be considered for this role, we will be looking at the following experience and qualifications:
- Qualified Enrolled Nurse with an unrestricted AHPRA registration.
- Current First Aid Certificate and First Aid.
- Previous work in a similar role of Case Management or Coordination within Community Services, such as Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Housing, or a similar industry.
- Previous experience working with clients of dementia preferred however, not essential.
- Knowledge of culturally sensitive practice when working with Aboriginal and Torre Strait islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. With preference to clients from Central Australia.
- Prior use of Microsoft Office suite and other online client reporting systems.
- Strong driving skills and ability to tow a trailer when required across long distances.
- Due to the manual requirements in this role, it is recommended applicants to have strong physical fitness and ability to work in NT climate.
- Ability to travel regularly as part of role to remote NT Communities which include overnight stays in remote communities.
Before applying, you need to have the following
All ARRCS employees are required to have the following. These are not required at time of application, however, must be lodged and or received at commencement.
- A current resume demonstrating the required experience and 2 x references
- A National Police Check dated or willingness to obtain a National Police Check to be dated within 3 months of commencement.
- Current Influenza Vaccination.
- A NDIS Screening check or proof of application.
Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.
So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!
ARRCS is committed to engagement with people of all ages, from varying backgrounds, cultures and nationalities and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience of disability, people from CALD and the LGBTQI+ communities to submit their applications.
To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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