Team Leader - Wide Bay at IUIH

Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Contract Management, Service Coordination, Client Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Liaison, Service Provider Collaboration, Client Care Planning, Quality Assurance, Team Coordination

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health About Us? The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region. The focus of IUIH Aged Care team is to work with the local Indigenous community and relevant key stakeholders to increase access to comprehensive care and provide well-coordinated, quality in home care services to eligible aged care clients. About the Role? The primary purpose of this position is to in accordance with the clients’ assessed needs manage the contract relationship and arrangements with the Client/Carer and review ongoing service needs, coordinate a team of care workers in the delivery of the agreed suite of services ensuring quality, timeliness and effectiveness of service delivery. The role will be required to perform in accordance with Client Care plans, the Community Care Common Standards and the IUIH Policies and Procedures. Your day to day duties will include: Demonstrate practical and innovative leadership in the design implementation and evaluation of daily programs for clients Liaise with the Assessor and Community Nurses to ascertain Client needs Identify a range of services that enhance inclusion for elderly Indigenous persons who are residing in their own homes within the community Collaborate with other service providers to ensure effective service delivery, and increase community networks Coordinate and review service arrangements with Service Providers Assist in the planning, implementation, review and evaluation of programs About You? Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) Current Criminal History Check Current Disability Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) Current First Aid and CPR Certificates Desirable, but not mandatory: Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities What Can we Offer? At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people. Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service. Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs. Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies. Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more. IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose is to manage contract relationships and review ongoing service needs based on client assessments, while coordinating a team of care workers to ensure quality and timely service delivery.