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ABOUT GUNDITJMARA ABORIGINAL COOPERATIVE
Incorporated in 1982 Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) that provides a range of holistic community health and social support programs principally to the Aboriginal community and other residents in Warrnambool and outlying areas.
We work in close partnership with local government other health service providers including other Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in the Western District of Victoria liaising regularly on the provision of health service and social welfare and community support programs.
To read more about the rich history of the Gunditjmara peoples please refer to our website .
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
The Independent Living Team provides home and social support services to our local community. This includes Elders people with a disability those experiencing shortterm adversity and their carers.
Wata Takoort Group (GAC Group Social Support Program) provides opportunities for social interaction physical activity outings and participation in a range of other activities to maintain or improve the clients connection to community culture and their independence.
All services are culturally appropriate and delivered safely within strict guidelines of OH&S and in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards NDIS Practice Standards and the Wellness and Reablement Model.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
Provide supervision direction and support for Independent Living team members. Assist the Independent Living Manager with coordinating and managing the Independent Living program. Offer one on one support for individual clients/participants as required.
This position is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
The Independent Living portfolio includes:
Home Care services including Domestic Assistance Home Maintenance and Social Support
Wata Takoort group program
Provided under the following funding:
HACCPYP
CHSP
NDIS
HCPs
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Independent Living Staff Support
Promote a transparent performanceoriented culture which encourages employee engagement and personal accountability
Lead employees within the Independent Living Team including:
Provide monthly yarning supervision opportunities for Independent Living staff
Delegate tasks and accountabilities.
Establish work schedules.
Monitor and review individual and team performance.
Implement effective reporting processes
Complete annual performance appraisals for Independent Living staff
Identify and support provision of training for Independent Living staff
Oversee Wata Takoort group program providing support leadership and guidance to Wata Takoort Group Planners.
Attendance on Wata Takoort excursions and/or camps.
Ensure materials and supplies are always available for Independent Living team activities and services. This may include the ordering and collection of materials etc.
Supporting and promoting continuous improvement within the GAC Independent Living team to build capacity and capability in the team workforce to deliver high quality care services
Inclusion on After Hours On Call Roster.
Independent Living client/participant Support
Develop program referral pathways to facilitate client service delivery integration of referral pathways more broadly across other teams.
All administrative duties that relate to the intake process for clients/participants referrals by:
Arranging a home visit.
Conducting intake interview.
Documenting outcomes with Care Plan service agreement and other relevant paperwork.
Timely response to referrals from external agencies and GAC employees.
Develop clients care plans utilising Wellness and Reablement criteria.
Record and manage all relevant matters that involve a clients welfare including all:
OH&S issues.
Incidents.
Client changes.
Ensure that all client records and data is recorded in accordance with GAC requirements.
Recognising and working to breakdown barries for our First Nations communities including lack of culturally safe care the complex system ongoing trauma and social and economic disadvantages
support clients to identify goals and needs to ensure they get the appropriate level of care and services which can include referrals to other specialised services and support.
Contribute to facilitating a consumer and community engagement strategy
Manager Support
Provide operational leadership and oversight of individual programs within Independent Living Team Services ensuring effective and culturally safe practices.
Ensure all programs are appropriately planned promoted and delivered in an integrated culturally safe environment and aligned with best practice models.
Identify gaps in programs and develop strategies for improvement.
Monitor an Independent Living business plan aligned with the organisations strategic plan including a focus on service delivery and service growth and expansion.
Participate in ongoing supervision and annual performance appraisals with the Manager Independent Living.
Supporting improved integration between the health and aged care systems at a local level
External Relationships
Develop and maintain effective relationships with funding bodies and ongoing sustainable partnerships with external stakeholders
Advocate on behalf of the community with external stakeholders in developing culturally safe organisations that promote reconciliation
In conjunction with Manager Independent Living provide leadership at a regional level to promote and develop partnerships with stakeholders and agencies to enhance services to the community
Financial Management
In conjunction with the Manager monitor all Independent Living Team budgets and program funded targets to ensure financial compliance.
Report on any budget issues during monthly reporting.
Accreditation and Compliance
In conjunction with the Manager and Quality Safety and Compliance Team ensure compliance with Aged Care standard accreditation
Support the GAC NDIS Provider registration process
Support the organisation in the areas of NDIS business growth service development and provision with a focus on providing positive experiences for NDIS participants.
Support the GAC Home Care Packages Provider application.
Support the other GAC Aged Care and Disability projects as identified
Risk Management
In conjunction with the Manager and General Manager ensure all risk is identified within the Independent Living Team Services and that management principles are exercised. Incidents of high or material risk are reported to the General Manager Primary Healthcare and other appropriate staff members as applicable.
Work with program staff and other areas of Gunditjmara to develop and implement risk minimisation practices.
Human Resources
Work with the Manager Independent Living and the Manager People and Culture to plan and oversee human resources and recruitment within the Independent Living Team.
Contribute to the recruitment of staff working to increase participation in the Independent Living Team services by the Gunditjmara Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community
Management Skills
This is a supervisory role which requires skills in:
Managing time
Setting priorities
Planning and organising their own work and the work of the employees under their control and direction
Specific and set objectives are to be achieved in the most efficient and costeffective manner within a set timetable with available resources
Understanding of human resources policies and procedures applicable to the work performed and of the employees being supervised
HOW TO APPLY
Position descriptions are available on request by emailing
Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to .
We are looking to fill these position ASAP however we will wait for the right candidate so get in quick.
We are a Child Safe organization. This means that any job offer will be subject to strict screening processes and proof of immunisation (both childhood & Covid). See the position description for further information.
For More information Call Grace Odonohue on
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