Needs Assessor Service Coordinator

Location: Waiora CBD, 87 Alexandra Street, Hamilton. Status: Permanent. Full Time. Working days: Monday – Friday. Hours: 08:00 – 16:30. About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and skilled registered health professional to join our Health of Older People team at Disability Support Link. Although our primary office is based in Hamilton, an opening could be available in Matamata. This will be a varied and exciting role that will work alongside clients, families, local communities and inpatient settings so that the process of a needs assessment and service coordination reflects both community strengths and client needs. You will be working in partnership with older people who have disability needs, and younger people with long‑term health conditions, to achieve optimum health and well‑being through appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and education. Key Responsibilities Skilled clinical assessment Coordination of support services Effective, safe and timely communication with clients/whānau Multidisciplinary teamwork Knowledge of local community options About the Service Disability Support Link covers a wide geographical area. We work with Home and Community Service Providers and Age Related Residential Care facilities to support 10,000 clients across our Motu. We complete interRAI assessments and coordinate long‑term care in the community and aged residential care. We are engaged in change as Health of Older People Needs Assessment Service Coordination agencies across Aotearoa work towards national standardisation of processes. About you Commitment to self‑development and the development of others A current NZ annual practising certificate Full New Zealand driver’s licence Strong teamwork and a collaborative approach InterRAI Home Care competency is an advantage but not necessary as full training will be offered Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr