AddressAre you passionate about making a difference?
We are looking for an experienced Case Worker to join our Thrive team to be responsible for the assessment and case management of families and individuals (where there are complex needs including mental health, disability, drug and alcohol and child protection issues) to prevent homelessness, increase self-reliance and build capacity to live independently.
Our ideal applicant will have:
- Degree in community services, community development, early childhood education or relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience working with families where substance abuse, domestic/family violence, child protection and/or mental health issues are present
- Demonstrated experience of working with Aboriginal families and families of diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to work within a case management model to achieve positive client outcomes
- Ability to assess and analyse difficult situations and recommend strategies for solutions
- Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, liaise and advocate effectively with a range of community stakeholders in the delivery of a service
- Capacity for resilient, robust and autonomous work with a challenging client group
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and good written communication skills
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current satisfactory National Police Clearance
- Current WA Driver’s licence
The Role
The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Provide professional assertive assessment and case management for individuals and families in public housing tenancies to prevent homelessness, increase self-reliance and build capacity to live independently
- Work with the family to build a client action plan (CAP)
- Provide supportive counselling and education on tenancy rights and responsibilities, and the practical functioning of tenancy legislation
- Provide a range of support interventions within a developmental framework that enables clients to address their needs, maintain their tenancy and enhance their social functioning
- To ensure the use of the Thrive Program Activity Tracker to monitor work outputs and performance using best practice approaches
- Advocate on behalf of individuals and liaise regularly with service providers
- Practice self-care strategies and apply safety procedures in all work practices
- Please refer to the Position Description for a comprehensive list of essential experience and personal qualities.
About Wanslea
Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across WA, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.
Why join Wanslea?
"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."
At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.
At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits package which is available to all full-time and part-time employees, including:
- Fixed Term(12 months) - full-time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
- Location: Kalgoorlie
- Starting from $95,610 per annum plus superannuation, plus opportunity to salary package
- Opportunity to salary package in addition to the above
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues
Apply Now
Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.
To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au
To view the position description, please follow the link below:
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Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
