Case Manager - Supporting Those At Risk of Homelessness Project
Providing support to people at risk of homelessness through professional support, case management and advocacy, to families and individuals.
Summary about this job
Housing & Homelessness Services
Company: Wesley Mission Queensland
Location: Gold Coast
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-2094-9926
Fax: +61-8-2441-1532
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Detail information about job Case Manager - Supporting Those At Risk of Homelessness Project. Terms and conditions vacancy
STARH Program GC K-ESSPermanent Full Time
Case Manager
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years’ experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.
The STARH Project is funded by the Department of Housing & Public Works to provide direct service delivery to support people at risk of homelessness. We are seeking experienced Case Managers to join our team.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Essential:
1. Tertiary qualifications in human services or a related field.
2. Demonstrated experience using case management principles in a holistic framework.
3. Demonstrated experience working with families and individuals at risk of homelessness or homeless within an identified framework or model of practice.
4. Demonstrated experience in an intake, advice, advocacy and referral role or similarly related position.
5. Knowledge and understanding of tenancy law, particularly the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act and Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation.
6. A good understanding of issues affecting the target group.
7. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills including experience in engaging and working with client(s).
8. Understanding and commitment to social justice principles, confidentiality and privacy.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in an environment requiring flexibility and as part of a team.
10. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining agency network relationships within the human service environment to better meet client needs.
11. Demonstrated effective PC skills including MS Office and other related applications packages (including reporting).
12. Current Suitability Card for Child Related Employment (“Blue Card”) and First Aid Certificate.
13. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
14. Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.
Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by the closing date 4pm Wednesday 1 August 2018. For more information, please contact Janet at [email protected] or on (07) 5569 1838.
Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We are a preferred employer for older workers. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant. To view our Privacy Policy, please click here. Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to enhance remuneration.
Enquiries: Janet MARONEY
Ph: (07) 5569 1838
Applications Close: 01/08/2018
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