Job Description
It would be advantageous if applicants held either a Diploma in Community services, Diploma in Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing or a Bachelor within the industry or are willing to undertake a Traineeship to obtain their Diploma in Community Services.
The successful candidate will join a supportive team that provides comprehensive training and ongoing assistance. It is essential that the ideal applicant has strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and demonstrates a high level of computer proficiency.
We are currently seeking Care Officers for our Plympton Park office south west of the city.
Admits new clients by reviewing records and applications; conducting orientations.
Onboarding clients into the system with appropriate supports upon reviewing medical documentation and plans.
Establishes treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort.
Monitors cases by verifying clients' attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support.
Maintains clients' records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress.
Communicates clients' progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences.
Advocates for client needs, choices and rights.
Respect client’s choice of advocate and includes them as needed in providing and identifying service needs.
Prepares clients' discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources.
Improves staff competence by providing educational resources; balancing work requirements with learning opportunities; evaluating the application of learning to changes in treatment results.
Improves treatment results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; rewriting policies and procedures.
Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
Manages client budgets.
Comply with and contribute towards the success of the KC Quality Management System
Meets budget by monitoring expenses; implementing cost-saving actions.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing treatment and results data and trends; compiling statistics; completing grant and subsidy applications.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Other tasks may apply based on clients needs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,300.00 – $73,300.00 per year
Benefits:
Professional development assistance
Experience:
Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
NDIS CLEARANCE (Preferred)
Working with Children Check (Preferred)
Driver Licence (Required)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Care Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the BPO Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in BPO Jobs is a plus.
