Triage Delegate

Triage Delegate - Aged Care Assessment Services (Clinically Qualified)
Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development) Position Title : Triage Delegate - Aged Care Assessment Services (Clinically Qualified)
We are seeking an experienced Triage Delegate - Aged Care Assessment Services who is clinically qualified to join our team.
Position Location : Sunshine Coast / Wide Bay RegionTerms of Employment : Fixed Term Full Time until 30th June 2029Salary : SCHADS Award Level 5WHO WE ARE Footprints Community is a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation that has provided community-based support services across Queensland for over 30 years.
We specialise in assisting older adults, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing mental health challenges, and people at risk of and experiencing homelessness.
We are recruiting to deliver the Aged Care Service (ACAS).
To deliver this important service, we're recruiting a range of team members across various roles and locations.
Whether you're a skilled clinician, experienced assessor, or a passionate support professional, we invite you to join our dedicated team and help us make a real difference in people's lives.
ABOUT THE ROLE The purpose of this position is to support the delivery of the Footprints Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) by undertaking triage duties and determining eligibility as a delegate of the Aged Care Act (the Act).
The ACAS is designed to deliver client-centred, comprehensive, fair, and timely assessments, empowering older Australians to access Commonwealth-funded aged care services.
As a newly established service, ACAS will provide both home and comprehensive assessments targeted to meet the specific needs of senior Australians.
KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the process when triaging a referral for assessment by :Reviewing information from the registration and screening processGathering additional information from the client over the phone on their individual circumstancesDetermining as a delegate under the Act whether the client is eligible for an assessmentConfirming whether the client requires a Home Support or Comprehensive assessment and priority levelIf required, issuing an urgent referral to a service provider for time-limited supportAssigning the assessment to an appropriately qualified aged care needs assessorScheduling the initial aged care needs assessmentExercising duties as a delegate under the Act with due care, diligence, honesty, and in good faith, being mindful and accountable for decisions made under the ActEnsuring performance meets the Department of Health and Aged Care (DOHAC) contractual requirements including KPI performance that pertains to the Triage Delegate functionSupporting the reforms within Aged Care legislation, assisting clients and stakeholders to understand the new aged care needs assessment process and its role in accessing Government funded aged care services.ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, you will need : Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care, or a related specialist area (e.g., registered nurses, medical officers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and social workers)Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligibility to be part of a relevant professional associationDemonstrated understanding / experience of the provision of community-based support services to the aged which reflect a wellness approach with a focus on reablement for clients, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, and evaluation processesDemonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aged Care legislation and current reformsDemonstrated knowledge and / or experience in working with a diverse client group including people who are ageing, people experiencing mental illness, people experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities and their carers / familiesWHY FOOTPRINTS? We offer a flexible, family-friendly, close-knit working environment which creates a great workplace culture for highly engaged people to do great things.
Salary SacrificeNovated LeasingEmployee Counselling (EAP)Recognition DayYou are required to have a current Queensland Class C Open driver's license and NDIS workers screening check or current Yellow Card (or willingness to obtain) and provide evidence of annual flu vaccination and up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations, in accordance with Department of Health and Aged Care.
Applications Close : 25th Nov 2024; however, applications may be reviewed as they are received, with shortlisting and interviews beginning prior to the closing date.
Only the successful candidate will be contacted.
To learn more about Footprints and access a copy of the position description, please visit our website : https : / / footprintscommunity.org.au / work-with-us
Footprints encourages applications from all people.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity.
Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Footprints Community acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present and thanks them for their wisdom and guidance.
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