Family Service Case Worker - Full Time

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Family Service Case Worker - Full Time

Midland, WA 6056

SCHADS Social & community Award Level 4.1

Indigo Junction is a values driven not for profit Organisation providing support to youth, families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

We are seeking a Full Time, dynamic, experienced and committed Family Service Case Worker to oversee the delivery of crisis and transitional accommodation support to clients. This role is fast paced, involving the provision of multi-layered support services, building resilience, independence and empowerment within young people.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role then this is your opportunity!

Join a passionate and supportive team within a not-for-profit Organisation

• Access to varying employee discounts
• Employee Wellness events
• Salary Sacrificing Opportunity for Permanent Staff.

The aim of this Role is to :

• Offer safe, secure and affordable housing
• Promote independence, education and personal development
• Build capacity for social and economic participation
• Support our client’s development towards self sufficiency
• Use our voice to advocate for social change

The key objectives of this position are:

• To provide case management for families who have experienced a crisis resulting in homelessness but now living within IJ Community housing.
• To ensure clients are safe, supported and increase their knowledge and confidence to reduce the likelihood of future crises.
• To support families towards more independent living by empowering them with life skills.
• To ensure client outcomes are optimised through the services participation in local coordinated interagency responses.

The key duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Operate in accordance with CPFS Service Standards and funding contract requirements.
• Work within the principles set out in the Indigo Junction Case Management framework.
• Assist in the delivery of functions that support the day to day operations of the Family Service.
• Support the training of new staff, volunteers and students on placement.
• Other duties as directed by the Family Service Manager, Program Manager or Chief Executive Officer.
• Work within IJ’s Trauma Informed Care framework (training and education provided for new staff).
• Under the direction of the Manager, provide intensive case management support to families experiencing homelessness.
• Under the direction of the Manager, provide informal counselling/emotional support to clients.
• Assist in the development and delivery of client living skills programs.
• Provide information, advocacy and referral services for clients, and provide practical support for them to access those services.
• Establish and expand networks within the local community for improved information/referral services to clients of Indigo Junction Family Services.

Selection criteria:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant human services area
• Minimum of 3 years appropriate experience; or demonstrated equivalent.
• Sound understanding of the principles of Trauma Informed Care.
• Experience and demonstrated competence in working with people in crisis.
• Understanding of the cultural and social factors of homelessness and other crisis.
• Experience in responding to alcohol and drug problems within harm reduction principles.
• Experience and demonstrated competence in working with people with multiple needs and issues.
• Experience in providing advocacy and referral.
• Cultural competency and experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current Working With Children Clearance
• 'C' Class WA Drivers License

Applicants must have qualifications related to the position as described in the position description.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply.

There is no close date, please apply as soon as possible, applications will be assessed as they are received.

You will only hear back from us if you are shortlisted for interview.

Thank you for your interest in working at Indigo Junction