Case Manager

Why join Launch Housing

Our mission is to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness. We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and we're 'striving to be' the go-to organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community.

Our people are the backbone of our organisation and supporting their wellbeing and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community. We value lived experience and diversity in our staff, and actively work to ensure everyone is able to make their career with Launch Housing fulfilling.

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There are many benefits of working at Launch Housing including: *

Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
Wellbeing days (on top of annual leave)
Flexible working arrangements
Purchased leave
Gender neutral paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing
A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses
Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
Positive, supportive and progressive work environment

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**2 x Case Manager Alcohol & Other Drugs - 68.4 hours per fortnight**
- **1 x Case Manager AOD Outpost - 76 hours per fortnight**:

- **Multi-site role (Inner Melbourne, Dandenong and Southbank)**:

- **79,149.47 prorata + super + NFP salary packaging**

**What you’ll be doing**

Reporting to the AOD Coordinator, you will provide support to clients of Launch housing who are experiencing addiction and/or dependence. This could range from a one-off harm reduction session, right through to long-term case management. You will also be responsible for contributing to a world-class harm reduction program.

**You will**:
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Support a self-determined caseload of voluntary clients to identify and achieve AoD related goals
- Complete AoD screening/assessment tools, and support clients in accessing residential and community-based support services
- Develop Individual Treatment Plans (ITP's) collaboratively with clients
- Support complex clients through the life of their treatment plan
- Provide education and training sessions to staff of Launch Housing
- Provide secondary consults to Launch Housing staff and other external agencies

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Note **that for **_Case Manager AOD Outpost role, you will be required to be on work rotation across the 4 crisis sites - Southbank, South Melbourne, St Kilda and Dandenong_* as such a full Victorian driver licence is a mandatory requirement.
- For _*_Case Manager AOD position, you will be permanently based at Southbank site.
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**What we’re looking for**

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passion for working with people experiencing homelessness and a determination to deliver innovative and effective services of the highest possible standard to our clients
- tertiary qualification in Social Work, AoD or related field
- previous experience working with people using alcohol and other drugs with a commitment to harm reduction practices
- an understanding of trauma-informed practice and both the individual and structural causes which lead to addiction and dependence

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How to apply*

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All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and must provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical exemption certificate.

Launch Housing is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance to child abuse. Our hiring process involves rigorous screening of applicants. All of our people including students, contractors and volunteers must hold a valid Working With Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check.

**Salary**: $79,149.47 per year