This position is based full time in Manjimup
Accordwest believes 'Every Story Matters', not just for our clients, but for our employees as well.
About Accordwest
Located and servicing people across the coastal and inland regions of the Southwest, the Gnaala Karla Booja of the Noongar nation, Accordwest is a not for profit (NPO) with a passion for helping our clients become more engaged, connected, and resilient, so they can go on to live strong, independent, and meaningful lives.
This Opportunity
We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a passionate and experienced Case Worker to support adults and families who are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness within Manjimup and surrounding communities.
This position is based full-time in Manjimup, with travel required to surrounding communities.
You will have high-level case management skills, and a passion to work within a homelessness service that provides access to a wide range of supports and services that assist people in securing and maintaining stable accommodation.
If you are someone looking for a challenge and are ready to join an incredible team of professionals in our organisation, we will be excited to hear from you
Key Role Responsibilities
* Provide case management supports to individuals and families.
* Develop collaborative relationships with other external services, government and community agencies and network with key local and specialist support services.
* Actively contribute to a positive team culture with a solution focused, client centred approach.
Essential requirements
* Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant field of study, OR, Vocational qualifications in a human service discipline combined with substantial experience, skills and expertise in case management in a community services position
* Experience working in homelessness and/or community services.
* Demonstrated delivery of high-quality case management practices and strategies to support vulnerable people.
* Demonstrated experience in developing relationships and working with people with complex needs.
Desirable requirements
* Local knowledge of the Manjimup community and difficulties faced by people experiencing hardship in the South West.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a covering letter addressing your experience in relation to the Key Role Responsibilities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be held for a period of 3 months - after this time applicants are encouraged to re-apply.
Each of our employees bring a diversity of skills, experience, and open enthusiasm to listen, learn and build on the vision of Accordwest. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
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