Aged Care Navigator - Aged Care Navigator

Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

The Care Finder Program is a part of consortium comprised of Micah Projects, Community Queensland and Queensland Positive People that targets people who have one or more reason for requiring intensive support to interact with My Aged Care, access aged care services and/or other relevant supports in the community.

Aged Care Navigators provide specialist and intensive assistance to help people understand and access aged care and connect with other relevant supports in the community.

The Program intends to achieve the following outcomes for people: 

• Improved coordination of support to access aged care.
• Improved understanding of aged care services and how to access them.
• Improved openness to engage with the aged care system.
• Increased rates of access to aged care services and connections with other relevant supports.
• Increased rates of staying connected to the services they need post service commencement.
• Improved integration between the health, aged care, and other systems at the local level.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Aged Care Navigator to work as part of Inclusive Health Partnerships to advocate for and support individuals so that they are empowered to access appropriate resources, opportunities and aged care services within the community. 

This is a Part-time employment opportunity at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of respect, safety, and trauma informed approaches.
• Assist individuals to understand My Aged Care and support opportunities available to them.
• Conduct assertive outreach to engage and build rapport with potential participants.
• Undertake holistic assessment of individuals to assess their needs and access supports.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant Human Services certificate, diploma or tertiary qualification and extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with people who have experienced disadvantages.
• An understanding of assertive outreach and trauma informed care.
• Demonstrated ability, and commitment, to work collaboratively within a team and with external stakeholders.

More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, view the Position Description attached below.

For more information, please email hr@micahprojects.org.au using the subject line: Aged Care Navigator - Aged Care Navigator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
• Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
• Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits. 

How to Apply:

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on "Apply Now".
Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.