Aboriginal Case Manager: Housing First & Cultural Support

Junction Support Services; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Five weeks annual leave with loading

Clinical supervision and debriefing

Agency vehicles for work travel

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Junction Support Services in Wangaratta is seeking an Aboriginal Case Manager for the Homes First Program to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, strengths-based case management. You will help clients set goals, develop support plans and overcome barriers to housing stability, while strengthening connections to culture and community.

The role focuses on building trust, supporting self-determination and creating pathways for Aboriginal people and families to thrive.

Qualifications

• Identification as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Qualifications or experience in community services, social work or related fields.
• Experience with Aboriginal children, young people, families or communities.
• Understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed, strengths-based support.
• Case management skills including assessment, planning and advocacy.
• Knowledge of homelessness and Housing First principles.
• Familiarity with FVISS, CISS and MARAM or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal clients to secure, establish and maintain safe tenancies.
• Embed Housing First, culturally safe and trauma-informed practice.
• Develop and review individualised support plans addressing housing and wellbeing needs.
• Foster connections to culture, Country and community with local Organisations.
• Advocate for clients and connect with health, wellbeing and community services.
• Maintain case records, participate in multidisciplinary collaboration and transition planning.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Strengths-based approach

Self-directed planning

Communication

Cultural safety

Education

Relevant qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Welfare, Behavioural Science or related field

Job description

Junction Support Services in Wangaratta is seeking an Aboriginal Case Manager for the Homes First Program to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, strengths-based case management. You will help clients set goals, develop support plans and overcome barriers to housing stability, while strengthening connections to culture and community.

The role focuses on building trust, supporting self-determination and creating pathways for Aboriginal people and families to thrive.