Case Worker - Private Rental Advocacy Support
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About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.
The Role
Centrecare's Private Rental Advocacy Service provides short term to medium term (3-6 months) to clients who are in private rental accommodation, and at risk of becoming homeless, this includes dealing with rental arrears and consultation, but more importantly the underlying causes to the vulnerability of the tenancy.
The role will include working with families and individuals who are experiencing family domestic violence, challenges in relation to drug and alcohol use, mental health, employment and families struggling to meet their tenancy responsibilities in relation to cleanliness and maintenance. As a Case Worker, you will endeavour to link families to relevant services to address a range of issues including employment, health, financial management and social integration to achieve long term, secure, stable housing.
* Undertake assessments and informal counselling to improve and enhance their overall personal and social development, and their health and wellbeing.
* Deliver therapeutic and skill development services including assessments, counselling, outreach, capacity building, information, and referral opportunities for clients.
* Provide access to recreational opportunities for children and their families where possible and appropriate.
* Establish relevant networks and links with the community and other service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
About You
* Bachelor in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or Counselling.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in housing within a community services setting.
* Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the areas of outreach, homelessness, individual/family support and/or case management.
* Well-developed communication skills, written and verbal and ability to work within a team.
* Computer literacy skills and the ability to collect statistical data related to service delivery.
* Ability to work with a broad cross section of people to include business, other community-based agencies, private real estate agents, government and different socio-economic groups.
* An understanding of strength-based approaches to client services.
* Current Driver's licence.
* National Police Certificate (within 12 months validity)
* Working with Children Card.
* Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
* Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay.
* Annual leave %.
* Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata.
* Access to training and professional development.
* Insurance cover to and from work.
* Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program.
* 12 weeks paid maternity leave.
* Study Leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
* Clinical and Management Supervision.
* Aboriginal staff provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
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