- Leading Community Services Organisation
- Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
- Full-time or Part-time Maximum term position until 30 June 2023
- Based in Epping however location is flexible
About the opportunity
The CareRing Case Worker will provide and facilitate appropriate referral/appointments to services available within and external to Uniting Vic Tas for a Nationwide consumer base, primarily over the phone.
The CareRing Case Worker will respectfully engage with clients about the issues they are facing, identifying areas for action including the provision of short term case managed support and/or counselling where indicated. The CareRing Case Worker will provide referrals to services that will assist, with particular emphasis on issues relating to those experiencing family violence, homelessness and mental health vulnerabilities.
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About you
To be successful, an Idea candidate will have relevant qualification in community services, social work or other related field and;
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with disempowered and vulnerable people including:
- Capacity to engage clients and establish effective helping relationships;
- Undertake solution-focused, strength-based assessments, needs analysis, development of intervention plans; and work with clients to bring about change;
- Working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including working with interpreters.
- Extensive knowledge of community services, for example, child, youth and family, family and interpersonal violence, housing, mental health and addiction support services
- Proficiency utilising Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook). The ability to use electronic database (CDS) is also highly desirable but not essential.
- Ability and willingness to use many computer based systems such as TEAMs and 8x8 phone systems
- Ability to speak a relevant community language would be considered an advantage.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below.
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Applications close on Monday, 05 September 2022.
Get in touch
For more information or question regarding the role, please contact:
- Anysia Menadue – Team Leader - anysia.menadue@vt.uniting.org
- Donna Mckay - Donna.Mckay@vt.uniting.org
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Visit us: https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.