Case Manager

**Introduction**:
Let's conquer 2024 side by side #JoinTheAdventure.
About Us
We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.
Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.
Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better
About You
We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.
If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you
Why Join Us
**You will have**:

- Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
- A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
- A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.
We are proud to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace and a member of Pride in Diversity, and in 2021 we were ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Australia.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
Experience the difference. Make change together.
Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People
ucsa.org.au
**Description**:
About The Position
**Location**: Kadina
**Status**: Contract - Maternity Leave - Full Time to 30th June 2025
**Closing Date for Applications**: 5th January 2025
Uniting Country SA's Mental Health suite of services are funded to deliver long or short-term mental health psychosocial or case managed support, in addition to education and community involvement.
Participants are supported to identify their own individual recovery needs, build personal capacity, achieve recovery goals and experience improved social connections and wellbeing. Service delivery includes individual support as well as socially-based capacity building group activities.
Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
**Skills and Experiences**:
**You will**:

- Access appropriate support services at the right time, when participants want it.
- Support with the NDIS process.
- Have the ability to manage your own schedule.
- Support participant's community involvement and increase their personal capacity, confidence and self-reliance.
- Have a high level of communication, both written and verbal.

**It is essential for you to have**:

- Current Australian Drivers Licence.
- Knowledge of the Mid North communities and mental health supports and referral pathways.
- Relevant experience, in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- A qualification in a Human Services related discipline e.g. Cert IV Community Services or Mental Health.

Applicants currently studying towards a Certificate IV or Tertiary degree will be considered as working towards the essential Certificate IV requirement.
You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.
Our process requires you to provide a Resume, Cover Letter and a statement addressing the Duties and Responsibilities contained within the Position Description. You will need to put this information in three (3) separate documents and upload each document.
Please contact Lex Williams on 0468 571 890 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.