Case Worker – Community Programs
Australian Red Cross
Aitkenvale, Northern QLD
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- Maximum term positions
- 1 full time position until 30 June 2025
- 1 full time position until 30 June 2026
- Based in Aitkenvale
About the role
The Street to Home Program supports people who are sleeping rough or experiencing chronic homelessness in the Townsville area, to move into stable long-term housing. The program is based on a case management model to help clients to make long term life-style changes so they can successfully participate in the community life, education, and employment where appropriate.
The Case Worker provides mobile, outreach and centre-based case management support to individuals and families experiencing vulnerabilities in Townsville. You will conduct holistic assessments using the strengths and needs assessment framework to ensure the promotion of social inclusion, human rights, participation and consumer choice. You will work with other agencies and organisations in a collaborative approach to source appropriate support for clients.
In addition, you will also contribute to co-design processes and adapt and innovate ways of working to improve Red Cross’s response to the needs of clients.
What you will bring
- Sound casework support and case management experience including holistic assessment of client needs and development of case plans
- Experience in working competently with staff and clients from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds with respect and humility
- Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong computer literacy skills, including Microsoft office
- Demonstrated effectiveness in contributing to interagency collaboration and ability to lead collaboration, advocate and network with internal and external stakeholders (which can include statutory and law enforcement agencies)
Mandatory requirements for this role
- Valid Queensland – Employee Working with Children Check
- Australian Driver Licence
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
- Financial Wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay – and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
- Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
- Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options
- Career Development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award – Level 4. Salary from $85,145.84 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging.
For additional enquiries, please contact Janelle Bullman on 07 3367 4738 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Thursday 6th February 2025
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the application closing date may be brought forward, therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
Job Ref #: 11824