Case Manager – Linkages & Transitional Housing

Mentis Assist; Mornington; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Supportive organisation

Professional development

Job summary

Mentis Assist in Mornington, VIC, is seeking an experienced Case Manager to deliver support across HACC-PYP, Linkages and Transitional Housing programs. You will assess, plan, coordinate services and advocate for client outcomes.

The role focuses on complex mental health, housing, and social challenges, helping participants access stable housing, transition to longer-term supports, and build independence within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or a related field (Diploma minimum).
• Experience in case management, care coordination, housing, homelessness, mental health or community services.
• Strong recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred practice.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs and working with carers and external services.
• Knowledge of housing pathways, tenancy responsibilities and relevant support systems.
• Well-developed assessment, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
• Coordinate services and build strong partnerships with health, housing and community providers.
• Support individuals with complex needs to achieve their recovery, wellbeing and housing goals.
• Assist participants to access and transition to appropriate long-term support services.
• Provide tenancy education, housing advocacy and support to sustain accommodation.
• Complete risk assessments, safety planning and crisis interventions where required.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports and program data.
• Manage a caseload while achieving program outcomes and targets.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Housing assistance

Mental health

Recovery-oriented

Trauma-informed

Communication

Assessment

Relationship-building

Time management

Education

Diploma in related field

Job description

Case Manager – Linkages & Transitional Housing

Mentis Assist is a not-for-profit community mental health organisation supporting people to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and live meaningful lives. Through person-centred, recovery-oriented practice, we empower people to achieve their goals while fostering inclusion, choice, dignity and community connection. Guided by our values of Inspiration, Creativity, Empathy, Support and Collaboration, we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the people we support.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Case Manager to deliver support across our HACC-PYP, Linkages and Transitional Housing programs.

This diverse and rewarding role supports people experiencing complex mental health, housing and social challenges to build independence, strengthen community connections, access stable housing and achieve their personal goals.

You will work collaboratively with participants, carers and service providers to undertake assessments, develop goal-directed support plans, coordinate services, advocate for client outcomes and facilitate transitions to longer-term supports such as the NDIS, My Aged Care and social housing pathways.

This role offers a balance of case management, care coordination, tenancy and housing support, and community engagement within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct holistic assessments and develop person-centred support plans.

Coordinate services and build strong partnerships with health, housing and community providers.

Support individuals with complex needs to achieve their recovery, wellbeing and housing goals.

Assist participants to access and transition to appropriate long-term support services.

Provide tenancy education, housing advocacy and support to sustain accommodation.

Complete risk assessments, safety planning and crisis interventions where required.

Maintain accurate case notes, reports and program data.

Manage a caseload while achieving program outcomes and targets.

Participate in supervision, team meetings and ongoing professional development.

About You

You will be passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges, housing instability and social disadvantage and have:

A qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or a related field (Diploma minimum).

Experience in case management, care coordination, housing, homelessness, mental health or community services.

Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred practice.

Experience supporting people with complex needs and working collaboratively with carers and external services.

Knowledge of housing pathways, tenancy responsibilities and relevant support systems.

Well-developed assessment, advocacy and relationship-building skills.

Excellent written, organisational and time management skills.

What's on Offer?

• Meaningful work that changes lives within your local community.
• Supportive and values-driven organisation.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and supervision.
• Flexible and collaborative team environment.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Current Employee Working With Children Check.
• National Police Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Right to work in Australia.

For further information, please contact Mentis Assist on 1300 636 ***, email**@mentisassist.org.au, or visit our websitewww.mentisassist.org.au.

Mentis Assist is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds including those with a lived experience of mental illness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.