AddressWe have a Divert Case Manager role available in our Toward Home Alliance (THA) program. This role will be based at Morphett Vale with some travel required.
The role is perfect for someone who loves to use their skills to help improve the lives of those within the community. The Toward Home Divert Case Manager is responsible for supporting those who are ‘first time’ in the homelessness system, including those who are about to become homeless, or returning to the homelessness system after a period of 12 months or more. The Divert Case Manager will address the immediate housing crisis, assist to secure emergency housing and provide crisis support through client centred case plan development to those who are referred by Access Workers.
The duties of this role include;
- Responsive engagement with clients accessing the Toward Home Divert services
- Provide client led case management, ensuring appropriate interventions are allocated for each client which includes support, referral, advice and advocacy.
- Work towards ‘rapid rehousing’ for clients who are entering homelessness for the first time.
- Assist families and individuals to address presenting issues impacting on secure housing, such as mental illness, substance use, physical health and life skills.
- Build relationships with clients and collaborate with them to achieve their goals.
- Ensure accurate, confidential and meaningful records on clients are appropriately kept within the data system, within nominated timeframes.
- Plus much more!
What's in it for you?
Lutheran Care values all its staff by ensuring that they are well supported through paid maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service, access to internal and external training opportunities, annual staff conference, professional development days, annual volunteer celebrations and an innovative and caring culture.
Want to know more? Head to our website for the full position description.
Lutheran Care is committed to providing a child safe environment therefore you will require a valid DHS Working With Children Check and a current Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate. You must hold a current and unrestricted South Australian Drivers License and possess a registered roadworthy vehicle available for work use (employees reimbursed for work travel).
For a discussion about the opportunity, please don’t hesitate to Georgina Leader on 0476 756 ***. We look forward to hearing from you!
Applications must include a Cover Letter and a Current Resume.
For further information and instructions on how to apply, including a Job Description please visit our website at: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/
Applications close 29 May 2024
Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and those from culturally diverse communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
