Case Manager

Part time, Fixed term till June 30, 2025| Location: Barossa Region
- Inclusive diverse work environment |Career growth Opportunities
- SCHCADS crisis Level 3, $49.28. per hour + super + PBI salary packaging

**Be a part of our mission to deliver vital homelessness and domestic violence support and create a meaningful impact as a Case Manager. Make a lasting difference**

**The Role**

Centacare is offering a part-time, fixed-term Case Manager position until June 30, 2025, as part of our Outer North Youth Homelessness Service program. This role operates independently within the Barossa, Gawler, and Playford regions, with regular support and guidance from a team based in Elizabeth. Team meetings and ongoing collegial support will ensure you’re connected and supported in your role.

You will work closely with young people aged 15-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them build essential independent living skills, explore housing options, access educational resources, manage health needs, and connect with local community services. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with community-based services in the Barossa Council area to assist young people in finding transitional housing and other vital resources.

Key responsibilities:

- Complete intake assessments to understand each young person’s needs and goals.
- Provide crisis support and conduct regular outreach to engage at-risk young people.
- Work with clients to set goals and track their progress through case plans.
- Oversee tenancy for six supported properties, ensuring compliance with tenancy regulations.
- Liaise with community and government services to secure housing and support for clients.

See attached position description for full details.

**What you need to bring**

**Essential**
- Degree in Social Work or a related discipline
- Experience in case management, and demonstrated ability to monitor, review and assess client progress against the case plan
- Clinical knowledge of trauma informed approach
- Experience working with young people with complex issues
- Understanding of homelessness and related issues
- Proven ability to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions to problems working alongside the client

**Desirable**
- Experience using H2H data collection systems
- Experience in the homelessness sector and in similar organisations
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate service delivery on behalf of clients

**Special Conditions**
- On call responsibilities are required
- Some work outside of standard hours may be required
- Grey Fleet or Centacare Fleet applicable

**What's in it for you**
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Crisis Accommodation Level 3 $49.28 per hour + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Monday - Friday role
- On call allowance (Rotating Roster including weekends)
- Supportive and encouraging team, leadership & organisation
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities
- Professional team of specialist workers
- Access to training and professional development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**Who we are**

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

**How to Apply**

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Tracy Ingram, Manager on 08 8412 9584.

**Applications close**:5pm on Friday, 22 November 2024.

**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.**

With respect, no agencies please.