Case Manager - Sewb

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Flexible work policy

Salary packaging

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation in Townsville, QLD, AU, is seeking a Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Case Manager to provide case management for clients referred for SEWB support, with a focus on mental health.

The role involves advocacy, outreach, skill development, life skills training, facilitating access to Congress services and coordinating interagency meetings. Travel to remote locations may be required to support clients.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed, strengths-based case management experience.
• Knowledge of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) principles and practice.
• Ability to foster partnerships with internal and external providers.
• Maintain confidentiality in health care settings with cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide SEWB case management to clients referred for SEWB support with focus on mental health.
• Advocate for clients and coordinate access to Congress services and interagency meetings.
• Coordinate life skills development and outreach to remote communities when required.

Skills

trauma-informed

strengths-based approach

SEWB principles

collaborative partnerships

confidentiality

cultural sensitivity

Aboriginal culture awareness

driver's license

travel to remote locations

Job description

Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

Aboriginal Identified position

$94,283 - $109,941 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$117,230 - $135,083

About the role

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Case Manager provides case management to clients referred for SEWB support, with a particular focus on mental health. This role involves coordinating and delivering individualised support, which may include advocacy, outreach, skill development, life skills training, facilitating access to community and Congress services and coordinating interagency meetings.

Clients often experience multiple and complex needs, including co-occurring mental and physical health concerns, family and community violence, alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues, child protection involvement, engagement with the justice system, cultural considerations, and other social and emotional wellbeing challenges.

Requirements

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing case management to vulnerable clients that is trauma-informed and strengths based.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) principles and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain collaborative working partnerships with internal and external providers.
• Understand and maintain strict confidentiality in a health care setting as well as cultural sensitivity within the Aboriginal community.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia.
• Current NT Driver's License or the ability to obtain.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

What we offer

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Packageincludes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

For more information on the position please contact Aboriginal Practice Manager - SEWB, Kathy Janse Van Nieuwenhuizen on 0438 951 736 or [e-mail]

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Case Manager - SEWB Townsville, QLD, AU