Case Manager, Counsellor and Community Support Worker
Job No:
R202480
Location:
Hindmarsh
- Fixed term, full-time position (76 hours per fortnight)
- Competitive annual salary + Super + Salary Packaging* (to increase your take home pay - plus benefits if relocating from Regional SA or interstate)
- Based in Hindmarsh (with frequent travel/work from other RASA sites)
You’re welcome at RASA
Our belief in the transformative power of relationships lies at the heart of everything we do.
You will be joining an inclusive, supportive and welcoming culture. Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) Values are Diversity, Respect, Belonging and Learning and this is reflected in the way we work and treat each other. Our teams embrace people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, sexual and gender identities. We understand that your relationships are important, so we believe in being flexible, where possible, to support you to balance your work and personal commitments.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Case Manager, Counsellor and Community Support professional who can deliver culturally appropriate community development services, enhance access to resources, conduct community education, and support individuals in making positive life changes to achieve improved health outcomes.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Tertiary qualifications (AQF Level 7) in Social Work, Counselling, Psychotherapy, or tertiary education with significant experience in human services.
- Demonstrated experience in working with CALD communities specifically with communities who arrive under the humanitarian program.
- Experience in community engagement; community education, and cross-sector liaison.
- Experience in case work and case management including counselling.
It would be a bonus if you:
- Significant experience in working within a cross cultural environment.
- Experience working in the areas of public health issues and FDV.
- Have a strong connection with CALD communities.
What you will be doing
The Case Manager/Counsellor and Community Support worker works with individuals, families, and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse background to improve their emotional, social, physical and mental wellbeing.
- Respond to Ask PEACE phone line, complete client’s intake and provide immediate response accordingly.
- Provide culturally meaningful case management and counselling support services for clients affected by gambling problems and/or BBV and/or other related issues and for those at risk and/or affected by COVID-19.
- Work collaboratively with significant others when relevant, with faith leaders and other service providers including people with lived experience and volunteers to improve people’s health outcomes and support networks.
- Provide efficient and accountable services and contribute to quantitative and qualitative reporting, materials, and delivery standards through timely and accurate use of the Penelope client information system to record all case work activity.
- Assist in the development and implementation of workforce development activities.
For more information you can read the full Position Description.
If this role is what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Enquiries: Any enquiries can be addressed to Memoona on 08 8245 8100
Relationships Australia South Australia is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that the services provided at RASA sites mean that our employees need to follow some specific requirements:
- A satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check
- A satisfactory National Criminal History Check
- Have had the three TGA approved and recognised COVID vaccine doses and provide the certificate. If you can’t comply, you are encouraged to have a confidential conversation with the hiring manager about your individual circumstances.
*How Salary Packaging can increase your take home pay
Salary packing is an entitlement granted by the Federal Government to workers in approved non-government and health organisations. Salary Packaging can increase your take home salary by creating tax free earnings. In effect, $15,899 of your wage can be paid tax free in each fringe benefit tax year. This 'tax free' amount is in addition to the tax-free threshold of $18,200 for income.
Follow the link to the Salary Packaging information provided by AccessPay, our chosen provider, to find out more.
About RASA
Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) is a not-for-profit, secular, community organisation, helping people to overcome difficulties and bring about positive change in their lives. We offer services for families, couples and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. To find out more about RASA go to rasa.org.au.