Case Manager Fwc

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?

About CatholicCare NT and the Program

CatholicCare NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Maningrida, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.

CCNT provides an integrated Financial Counselling, Capability and Resilience hubs throughout the NT. Our model is led by a team of FWC workers that comprise of Financial Counsellors, and FWC Case Managers, who contribute to improved outcomes for vulnerable people, families, and communities by:

• Helping people address immediate needs in times of financial crisis
• Improving financial capability by helping people in personal financial difficulty to make informed choices to address their financial problems and by fostering the improved use and management of money
• Assisting individuals, families and communities to navigate life transitions and/or financial stress or crisis which may negatively impact on their wellbeing
• Improving financial resilience and pathways to mainstream financial services by providing access to savings and safe affordable credit products
• Identifying effective methods of recognising families at risk of homelessness and providing early assistance to prevent family homelessness occurring, and
• Implementing research and evaluation activities to contribute to programme and service improvement.

About the role

The Case Worker is responsible for assisting individuals, families and communities who are struggling with financial literacy issues and concerns for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus on working alongside clients to address the issues creating financial hardship and work collaboratively with other key stakeholders to remove obstacles to financial wellbeing and capability. This includes financial literacy education, information, coaching, and maintaining a strong focus on supporting people to change their behaviour and “learn by doing”.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Welfare Studies, or Men’s Family Violence with substantial experience in a similar role.
• A comprehensive knowledge of domestic and family violence, its impact on women and children and the diverse drivers and contributing factors.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with men who have used violence in their relationships including communicating in a non-judgemental and non-confrontational manner.
• A trauma-informed approach to be able to navigate complex dynamics sensitively, establish clear boundaries, and avoid inadvertently enabling harmful behaviour.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and documenting observations accurately and objectively in case notes.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous men.

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Subsidised single person Shared accommodation provided (No Pets)
• Six Weeks Annual Leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au

Applications Close: 9am Thursday 14 March 2024

Interviews on: Wednesday 20 March 2024 from 9am to 12pm

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

TIWI ISLAND

Comprising Bathurst and Melville Islands, with a population of around 2500, the Tiwi Islands are only 80km north of Darwin. The islands are home to the Tiwi people, who have a strong affiliation with their land and a distinctive culture and language. There are school and medical facilities on the islands and regular plane, passenger ferry and barge services operating from Darwin.

The Tiwi Islands are known as 'the islands of smiles'. The Tiwi people are internationally renowned for their individual style of art including carvings and bright textile designs. Prized by collectors, many Tiwi artists have exhibited around the world.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to  complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.