SRSS Case Manager

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia ● Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia Req #718 Tuesday, 28 January 2025 Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. We support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs. Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia? With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities. Based across 2 sites | Carlton and Dandenong 6 Month Full Time contract About Role The Case Manager is responsible for providing holistic case management support to newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers within the Status Resolution Support Service (SRSS) in Victoria under contract with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). The SRSS program is a complex and multifaceted program model that works with asylum seekers in the community that are awaiting the outcome of a visa assessment and are considered highly vulnerable. This position will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of face-to-face and remote quality services with refugees and asylum seekers. About You The position will report to an SRSS Team Leader and will work within a team of up to 7 Case Managers from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Each Case Manager will provide day-to-day services predominately to families with children and single adult clients over the age of 18. Responsibilities Develop holistic and client-centered case plans with the involvement of the client/s. Ensure appropriate exit planning and transition to post SRSS support within an appropriate timeframe. Undertake comprehensive and regular needs and risk assessments of clients against the vulnerability criteria for the SRSS program. Support the clients to develop independent skills and access appropriate support in their community. Organise case conferences for clients with complex needs. Maintain accurate digital records of client interactions and services within the SRSS Client Database in line with SSI policies and procedures. Ensure consistently high-level service is provided to asylum seekers through teamwork and support to SRSS colleagues. Prepare the client for exit from the service and establish closure with the client. Minimum Qualifications Diploma/Degree in Community Services/Welfare or related discipline. Minimum two years’ casework experience. Ability to work independently on general casework tasks with minimal supervision. Understanding of case management approaches and theoretical frameworks. Experience working with CALD clients. About Us Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. We support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. About our Benefits Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay! Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight. Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth. Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs. Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities. About our Recruitment Process SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. Our Commitment to Diversity SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close Tuesday 11th February 2025 If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.au. A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future. SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply and making adjustments to the recruitment process. Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au. Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience. Job family Qualified Case Worker Not Elsewhere Classified

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