Address- Job Type: Permanent Part-time (30 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day)
- Location: Launceston
- Award and Level: SCHADS Level 4
We are expanding our services, and seeking a Case Manager to join our Youth and Settlement Services team. This position is based in Launceston. The successful candidate will provide services and support in Launceston, Burnie and surrounding areas.
About us
Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, so individuals and communities throughout lutruwita/Tasmania thrive. We provide effective, targeted and meaningful services in the South, North and North West of the State.
The Settlement and Youth Services team provides services to support members of culturally and linguistically divers (CALD) communities, including information and referral, employment and industry projects including support for skilled migrants, settlement case support, driving support, and community development activities. The Multicultural Youth Tasmania (MYT) program provides targeted services and projects to support young people aged up to 25 years from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to reach their full potential and thrive as active citizens of the Tasmanian community.
About the role
The Case Manager will provide a pivotal role in ensuring that services are provided to people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
The Case Manager will work collaboratively with other programs and services within MRC Tas, along with other relevant external agencies to provide strengths-based case management, community information sessions, and referral services.
This position is based in Launceston. Travel to the North-West region required.
The successful candidate will have
- A relevant qualification such as Diploma or Bachelor of Social Work, Community Service, Youth Work, Bachelor of Psychology and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the efficient coordination of cases with an emphasis on best practise case management and efficient service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver and to coordinate volunteers to deliver group programs that build the skills and capacity of clients to settle and live successfully in Tasmania.
- Effective interpersonal, communication and client advocacy skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external agencies, as well as intercultural communication with clients, their communities and the volunteer workforce.
- Strong writing, reporting, time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet key organisational and contractual requirements.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of technology in a professional work environment.
- Sound understanding of issues facing youth people from refugee backgrounds and their families.
- Australian Drivers Licence.
Desirable
- Knowledge of and experience in the delivery of Settlement Services.
- Lived experience of settlement in Australia as a migrant or refugee.
For more information, please see: https://mrctas.org.au/job/case-manager-settlement-and-youth-services/
To apply complete the application form here:
https://airtable.com/appi0tbDsSyhOuDjN/shrnjticbg9fxEF9o
Applications through Seek will not be accepted. Applicants who fail to provide up-to-date resume and response to the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Applications close on Monday 1 July at 5:00pm
