Coordinator/Case Manager (Nhulunbuy)

Anglicare NT; Nhulunbuy; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Five weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Strengths-based environment

Job summary

Anglicare NT in Nhulunbuy is seeking a compassionate housing services coordinator to deliver client-centered case management for the Housing Options Pathways program. You will conduct intake, assess needs, plan cases and organise supported referrals to help vulnerable individuals and families secure stable housing.

You will advocate for clients, build partnerships with agencies, and maintain precise records while supporting tenancy skills and life competencies.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Community Services (or equivalent).
• Experience developing and implementing client support plans.
• Understanding of homelessness and tenancy risk issues.
• Excellent communication, administration and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strengths-based, client-centered case management.
• Conduct intake, assessment, case planning and referrals.
• Assist clients to develop tenancy management and life skills.
• Advocate for clients and support housing applications.
• Build relationships with community organisations and housing providers.
• Maintain accurate client records and reporting.
• Facilitate weekly Food Matters Breakfast for homelessness support.
• Provide outreach to rough sleepers and assist access to accommodation.

Skills

Community services

Case management

Client advocacy

Report writing

Education

Certificate III in Community Services

Job description

About Anglicare NT

Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services

Working with Anglicare NT, you will have access to:

–Further training and development options.

–Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.

–A strengths-based environment.

We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay

Why Nhulunbuy?

Nhulunbuy offers an incredible lifestyle with access to pristine beaches, rich Aboriginal culture and a close-knit community – perfect for those seeking meaningful work and adventure

To support your move and lifestyle, basic accommodation may be available, to help you settle into the role and community.

About the Opportunity

Working closely with theManager Youth & Family Services,you will coordinate the administrative and reporting requirements of the Housing Options Pathways program (HOPP) while delivering high-quality case management support to vulnerable individuals and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering strengths-based, client-centered case management.
• Conducting intake, assessment, case planning and supported referrals.
• Assisting clients to develop tenancy management and life skills.
• Advocating for clients and supporting housing applications.
• Building strong relationships with community organisations, housing providers and other stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate client records, data collection and reporting requirements.
• Facilitating the weekly Food Matters Breakfast Program for people experiencing homelessness.
• Providing outreach support to people sleeping rough and assisting them to access accommodation and support services

About you

You are compassionate, resilient and able to build trusted relationships with people facing complex challenges.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Certificate III in Community Services (or equivalent), and/or relevant experience in community services, case management or family support.
• Experience developing and implementing client support plans.
• A strong understanding of issues impacting people at risk of homelessness and tenancy failure.
• Excellent communication, administration and report-writing skills.
  Experience working collaboratively with government, non-government and community stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to culturally safe and respectful practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse communities.

Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact the Manager Youth & Family Services on [phone]orvisit our careers pagewww.anglicare-nt.org.au/careers/

To request a full position description, please email our HR Team at [e-mail]

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence.

Unfortunately, we aren’t in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don’t have the independent right to work in the country you’re applying for, we will not be able to progress your application

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Anglicare NT is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for healthcare professionals. Aged Care Support workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).

Anglicare NT staff who do NOT work directly with vulnerable people will not be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination.