Housing and Homelessness Support - Case Manager

Melbourne Metro HHS Sites

Casual Basis

• Work with an organisation committed to social justice
• Excellent development opportunity
• Competitive Rate : $35.21 - $38.67 depending on qualifications and experience
• Access to exclusive NFP Salary Packaging
• Based at Wintringham housing sites and will also outreach into Metro Melbourne
•  Casual Basis         

Who are we?

Wintringham provides aged care services to those who are financially disadvantaged and have previously been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. We employ over 1000 staff and offer affordable, high quality accommodation to people aged 50 years and over. We provide a safe, flexible and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

Your new role

An exciting new opportunity exists for experienced and enthusiastic Case Managers to join our friendly, Management team within Housing and Homelessness Support. This role is on a Casual Basis allowing for greater flexibility in your roster. The HHS – Casual Housing Support/Case Worker will work collaboratively with Coordinators, other Case Workers and Housing Support staff, and other members of the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a cohesive team culture is maintained. The Case Manager will also have an advocacy and linkages focus, assisting older people to engage in clinical and social supports via comprehensive assessment, emotional support, service coordination, and referral.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support clients using techniques, principles and frameworks including Harm reduction and brief intervention, Motivational interviewing and coaching, Trauma informed practice, Conflict resolution, MARAM, Housing First
• Work collaboratively with clients to create a meaningful life, supporting them through a staged approach to independent living, community engagement and recovery.
•  Support clients to identify strengths, create individual case plans, and to increase skill and capacity development.
• Facilitate and encourage the engagement and maintenance of natural supports.
• Work with clients by linking and referring them into clinical services nd social.
• and recreational activities
• Assist clients to maintaining their tenancy by working in partnership with Wintringham’s Tenancy Management team
• Ensure clients obtain access to Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by providing referrals and case management assistance.

  We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Tertiary qualification(s) in Social Work, Occupational Therapy (Level 3 ) and/or related Allied Health Discipline
• First Aid Level 2
• Previous experience in Homelessness and or Aged Care sector
• Current driver’s license
•  Experience in Support Worker role in Intensive Case Management
• Demonstrated understanding of My Aged Care and Housing and Homelessness.
• Experience providing case coordination across a range of service providers 

This sounds great. How do I apply?

For more information about this exciting role, you can view copy of the Position Description here

Applications can be addressed to Lauren Finnegan ( Co-ordinator Housing & Homelessness Support) and submitted by filling out the required information below.

 Please upload your documents in PDF format.

 Applications close on Friday 24th of November 2023 at 5pm.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services.  We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger,
and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.