Job description
- Flexible, friendly working environment, above award conditions
- Are you passionate about social justice?
- Do you want to help improve the lives of vulnerable members of our community?
- Do you want to work for a vibrant community organisation?
About us
We are a not-for-profit incorporated association serving Sydney’s inner western suburbs.
- Our vision: A just community which includes and acts.
- Our values: Social Justice – We advocate for a fair and equitable society.
- Belonging – Everyone has a right to have a safe place to be and a community to belong to.
NNC exists to create a more vibrant, connected and equitable community.
About the role
The Boarding House Services Team at NNC is looking to recruit a full-time Case Manager to work with clients in our outreach service.
Support is provided to residents of general boarding houses (BH) who are at risk of homelessness; previous residents of BH seeking BH accommodation, people transitioning from BH to more appropriate accommodation and people exiting the criminal justice system looking to reside in BH.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Commitment to the values of NNC.
- Extensive experience working with people with complex needs experiencing homelessness.
- Demonstrated high level case management skills, including case planning, case note documentation, case coordination and exit planning.
- Experience negotiating and advocating with relevant government systems including housing, mental health, NDIS, AOD, Centrelink etc.
- Qualifications and/or equivalent experience in the areas of social work, community services, psychology, mental health or other relevant fields.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cultural safety and the impacts of systemic racism.
- Exceptional time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands.
- Commitment to working as part of a team and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
- Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft 365.
- A current driver’s license and safe driving record.
About the opportunity
- Above award conditions (NNC provide a 35 hour full-time working week) and pay, plus salary packaging, additional leave, and flexitime.
- Classified at SCHADS Level 5.
- The opportunity to work with an organisation that has a great reputation, a friendly working environment and in a vibrant local community in the heart of the inner west of Sydney.
TO APPLY
We seek a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including LGBTQI+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Please note a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and proof of COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all NNC staff.
A position description is attached.
Click on ‘Apply Now‘ to submit your application. You will need to provide a current CV, a statement specifically addressing each of the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
Find out more from our website at newtowncentre.org.
For specific enquiries, please contact Heidi Becker on 0402 908 933 or [email protected] using the subject line: SHS Case Manager Boarding House Outreach Service enquiry via EthicalJobs.