Case Manager

At our core, RSL LifeCare provides care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where your skills and compassion will be valued and enable you to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.

**About the role**:
We are seeking an individual to join our team based in our ANZAC Village in Sydney's stunning Northern Beaches. As a **Case Manager**for our **Homes for Heroes**program, you will be a primary point of contact for intake and referrals, you will collaborate closely with the Veteran Housing Program Manager and those in peer positions in providing a critical service to veterans who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

This role is instrumental in advancing Homes for Heroes vision, empowering veterans to break the cycle of homelessness. Your focus will be on supporting each Veteran with long-term housing goals by working closely with them and a range of providers to create a Transitional Housing Support Plan with clear objectives and goals to achieve this outcome.

**A bit about you**:

- Relevant qualifications in health, welfare, community services, or a mental health discipline
- Experience in case management, supporting clients with complex needs in a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach
- Minimum 5 years' experience in client focused roles
- Knowledge of the Australian Defence, ESO, and Veteran communities, with the ability to navigate relevant agencies and departments
- Familiarity with the homelessness sector and housing services in NSW
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement Support Plans based on SMART goals
- Proven ability to work under pressure, handle difficult situations, and manage a diverse caseload effectively
- Willingness to work occasional weekends or evenings and attend work related events

**To Apply**:

- Please include both a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (no more than two pages)
- Applications close Friday 17th January, 2025
- RSL LifeCare offers a range of benefits:

- Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more
- Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
- Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
- Working with a supportive, committed and loyal team

**Our commitment to diversity**:
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.

**Location**:Narrabeen