Clinical Care Coordinator

Clinical Care Coordinator - DarwinAbout Somerville Community Services Somerville is a for-purpose, community based organisation in the Northern Territory providing high quality services to support people with disabilities, their families and carers. We are a specialist disability service organisation known for our high-quality care that has been supporting Territorians for over 50 years. Our services and support make a difference to Territorians by helping them to live the life they want to live. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our family friendly, vibrant and dynamic team. About The Role The Clinical Care Coordinator provides clinical leadership across all aspects of the care operations of the organisation. Working collaboratively with all levels of management, participants, families and guardians, disability support workers, and relevant community agencies to facilitate high quality, effective and participant focused care. What You Can Bring

• Degree in nursing or allied health and significant experience in a similar role in a community, disability or aged care setting.
• Current registration with appropriate professional body, if applicable (AHPRA etc)
• Extensive and demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework, current legislative requirements, national and international conventions related to people with disability and the implications of these frameworks/principles
• Well-developed clinical judgement skills with the ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to undertake complex negotiations and develop networks, relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed written communications skills with the ability to maintain strong attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism including the confidential management of all organisational, participant and employee information.
• Ability to implement change in and improvements in care practices
• Ability to prioritise, organise and complete work within established deadlines
• Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Demonstrated staff supervision skills

Highly desirable

• Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector, or a demonstrated appreciation and understanding of community-based organisations.
• Experience in conducting competency assessments for care workers.

Position Description Culture And Benefits

• Competitive salary $106k-$111k + super
• Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Paid parental leave
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support

For any enquiries, please contact Rell Werner - HR & Recruitment Consultant 08 8920 4100.Please note, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on application, please do not wait to apply.Apply Now! Somerville is an equal opportunity employer providing a smoke free environment and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process. No recruitment agencies please.