Assessment Officer – Home and Community Care Program for Young People (HACC)
Core
Conduct comprehensive assessments and coordinate culturally safe, person-centred support plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people (birth to under 50) to maintain independence and community engagement.
Role type
Senior IC community services assessment officer
Builds
Individual care plans and referrals to government-funded services (e.g., NDIS)
Domain
Indigenous health and community services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
culturally safe assessment, care planning, stakeholder engagement, record keeping, referral coordination
Preferred skills
experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, social work or allied health background
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive, culturally safe assessments; Identify individual support needs and goals; Collaborate with clients and families to develop tailored service plans; Facilitate referrals to internal services or external providers; Maintain client records and documentation; Build strong relationships with clients and communities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC