* Justice Housing Program Occupant Support Case Manager

Justice Housing Program Occupant Support Case Manager

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RED HILL, ACT External link. Opens in a new window

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Full time position
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Contract position
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57 Hicks St RED HILL ACT 2603 External link. Opens in a new window

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2289312839
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Last Modified:
05 August 2020

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Description

* Full-Time - 12 Month Contract
* Outreach Worker role with competitive salary and benefits

We are currently seeking an experienced outreach worker to work within an assertive outreach case coordination framework to provide direct support to our Justice Housing Program Bail Houses occupants. If you would like to work with us to make a positive difference in people's lives - we want to hear from you!!!

The Justice Housing Program Occupant Support Case Manager will:

* Work with an active caseload of Justice Housing Program occupants and provide practical supports such as transport to attend appointments, referrals and advocacy to vital services, assistance to complete tasks such as HousingACT applications for priority allocation, Centrelink and Medicare requirements, obtaining identification documents, etc. and provide brokerage for essential items as required
* Coordinate and facilitate weekly onsite house meetings, room searches as required, and oversee shared living roles and responsibilities
* Assist occupants to identify specific needs and goals related to their individual situations and develop case plans outlining strategies to assist them to achieve said goals
* Support occupants sustain their tenancy, comply with bail conditions and enhance life skills
* Mentor occupants on opportunities to improve their situations and contribute positively to society
* Liaise with internal and external teams involved in supporting the occupants to ensure a coordinated care focus

What we offer: Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers; helping people in the wider community in a diverse range of program areas. CatholicCare's employment benefits include a generous salary packaging option, free parking, and professional development in a family-friendly environment.

About us: CatholicCare is a large welfare agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Solidarity, Stewardship, Respect, and Excellence.

Selection Criteria:

The ideal person we are looking for has:

* Relevant qualifications and experience in the welfare sector working with vulnerable and at-risk clients
* Demonstrated understanding of the client group and their needs
* Ability to liaise and advocate with various stakeholders
* Highly developed problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated capacity for sound work organisation and effective use of time
* High standard of written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated awareness of the relevant principles and practices such as EEO, OH&S, Confidentiality and Duty of Care
* Hold a current drivers' license, a current Working with Vulnerable People card and be willing to undergo a police check

To apply you must:

* Attach an updated resume
* Attach the completed Application for Employment documentation
* Address each selection criteria in a cover letter (no more than 3 pages)

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Please send your applications to Leanne Luff - Leanne.Luff@catholiccare.cg.org.au

We are committed to equal opportunity in employment, and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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Justice Housing Program Occupant Support Case Manager

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