Reconnect Caseworker

• Work Close to Home in Manningham
• Great Team Environment
• NFP Salary Packaging Available
• Part Time Opportunity (0.6 EFT)

We are looking for an experienced caseworker to support our Manningham Reconnect program, assisting participants to overcome barriers and progress in their pathways to education, training and/or employment. Supporting participants from initial assessment through to post-placement support, you will be a key member in the Reconnect team working across both Manningham and Murrundindi, working within one of Melbourne’s leading community-based education providers.

About the organisation:

Pines Learning is dedicated to the provision of quality lifelong learning opportunities in an encouraging environment. We provide a mixture of community programs as well as accredited and pre-accredited training to support people with social connection, learning new skills and  getting and keeping work.

About the role

• Support clients to develop short and long-term goals (focused on pathways to education, training or employment) and a transition plan into those pathways. 
• Maintain professionalism and best practice in all aspects of case management, including initial assessments, client meetings, and post placement support services.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and confidential records, student support plans and ensure contractual reporting requirements are met. 
• Build new and expand on existing partnerships and networks with local support agencies.
• Support the promotion of the program to local organisations, service providers and the wider community in Manningham. 

Skills and Experience

• Qualifications or equivalent extensive experience relating to Social Work, Welfare or Counselling 
• Demonstrated ability in engaging people and providing case management particularly with marginalised people. 
• A strong understanding of barriers that prevent people from engaging and completing education and experience of the flexible education system including further education and employment options. 
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills

What you will receive:

• Great salary with the opportunity for salary packaging
• Opportunity to be a part of a highly professional, dedicated team
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Position Classification 

• NHACE AGREEMENT – Social & Community Service Employees Level 4

Pines Learning is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. People of diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. 

For further information please contact Lisa Devlin, Manager – Adult Learning, Pines Learning by email at ***********@pineslearning.com.au

Applications will close Friday 8th March 2024