Address $85,367.00 - $102,069.00
Adelaide
Community Services and Development
Join us and share our Vision:
‘All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities.’
Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales, and Western Australia.
We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Client Services the Case Coordinator is responsible for linking individuals to a range of unique support services, networks and self-improvement opportunities that will help individuals re-build their lives and transition to long term housing. In achieving this you will coordinate a range of health, social, creative and skills development programs developed and delivered to assist in solving homelessness and meeting tenants’ personal goals.
The Case Coordinator is required to develop excellent working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will understand the principles of assertive engagement and will competently deliver services that are person-centred and trauma-informed, in order to meet the needs of the people that we support.
This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive and rewarding environment where you will build on your previous experience in Case Management.
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About You
We are seeking someone with sound technical skills and knowledge combined with a collaborative and flexible partnering style, together with a strong commitment to our vision and mission.
A degree or qualification in Social Work, Mental Health or Community Services, or other relevant qualification, and/ or equivalent experience in intensive case management.
Knowledge of chronic health issues related to people experiencing homelessness including mental health, alcohol and other drug use and comorbidity.
Knowledge of the broader human services network in South Australia.
Experience in and understanding of outreach service provision in health and community services.
Demonstrated empathy and the ability to sensitively build confidential and constructive relationships with a diverse range of people.
Ability to work flexibly, creatively and in a solution focused way.
Ability to work autonomously as well as cohesively as a part of a team.
Well-developed conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong decision-making ability.
Well-developed organisational skills, including time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and high work volumes without affecting quality of service delivery.
What we offer in return
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
Up to16 weeks paid parental leave
Flexible working arrangements
Reward and recognition program
Salary Continuance Insurance
Please note that it is a minimum requirement of this position that an appointment is made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (Police Check) conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful candidate agrees to:
undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role);
comply with Child Safety policies and procedures; and
provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Hopper, Manager Client Services on 1300 312 447.
Housing Choices reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia. Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.
Applications Close 11:59pm Sunday 7 April 2024.
