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Salary- Permanent, full-time position based in Devonport or Burnie
Anglicare Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.
About the role:
Case Workers are responsible for ensuring that collaborative, high quality, client focused case-management services are provided to people who are homeless or in housing need. This role is responsible for providing support, information and practical assistance on a range of issues to people who are homeless or in housing need that will facilitate their transition to independent living (or access appropriate supported accommodation). All services are provided within an integrated and collaborative framework with relevant stakeholders and services in the community.
What we are looking for in an applicant:
- knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues relating to homelessness such as: poverty, unemployment, health, family violence, substance use and other social factors which impact on vulnerable or at risk people;
- an understanding of Tasmania’s current housing market and the difficulties facing low income people trying to secure housing;
- a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively engage with people seeking assistance though external stakeholders including real estate agents and landlords;
- high level initiative, problem solving and resilience skills including the ability to maintain a positive outlook, see the ‘bigger picture’, identify opportunities and implement solutions;
- well-developed writing skills including the ability to maintain accurate, professional case-notes, write reports, collect data, prepare correspondence and provide required information within program guidelines;
- excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage own work flows in conjunction with senior staff;
- a Social Work Degree or other relevant tertiary qualification and/or clearly demonstrated extensive experience attained through previous appointments, service and/or study.
- Becoming part of a well-established and respected, values driven organisation;
- Competitive remuneration and salary packaging;
- Access to training and development opportunities and clinical supervision.
- provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;
- present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
- provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
- undertake a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:
- provide evidence of your COVID-19 Digital Certificates (including booster) or a vaccination exemption;
- provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver License.
For further information about this position please contact Cathryn Faulkner, Area Coordinator – Housing Connect on 0427 272 323 or using the subject line: Housing Case Worker - Housing Connect - Devonport / Burnie enquiry via EthicalJobs.
On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.
This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.
For more information about our process, check out:
PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.
About Anglicare Tasmania
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.
Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.
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