About Us
Anglicare NT supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice across the Northern Territory. We deliver over 90 diverse services across urban regional and remote areas of the NT. If you want to make a sustainable difference in people's lives through strengths-based approaches and capacity building initiatives, talk to us about meaningful career opportunities.
We offer great benefits, including:
Further training and development options.
Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
A strengths-based environment.
We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
About the Program
Anglicare NT's Housing Options Pathway Program (HOPP) in Darwin provides services to individuals and families who need support to maintain their tenancy. The program offers case management, mentoring, training, and support for developing life and tenancy skills.
About the Opportunity
As the Case Manager, you will provide culturally appropriate support and case management assistance to clients who are homeless, experiencing tenancy issues, and/or at risk of homelessness. Using a culturally safe, trauma-informed, strength-based framework, you will provide accommodation, tenancy support, information, referrals, advocacy, and group work to meet participants' needs.
You will use your excellent communication and people skills to develop positive working relationships with stakeholders such as Territory Families, Department of Housing & Community Development Services, and DFV support services to provide quality outcomes for Anglicare NT participants.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Qualifications in Human Services / Social Sciences combined with at a minimum of one or two years of direct experience working with high-risk/vulnerable people and families in community-based environments.
Knowledge of the housing & homelessness system, child protection system, and local youth and family services.
Demonstrated experience in assessment, assertive outreach strategies, and the ability to effectively manage complex issues relating to homelessness and assisting families to sustain tenancies in the longer term.
Prior experience or, at a minimum, demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse clients, communities, staff, and Aboriginal controlled organisations.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Sharon Wilson on 08 8946 4800 or visit our careers page www.anglicare-nt.org.au/careers/.
To request a full position description, please email our HR Team at ******.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so speed is key. The sooner you apply, the better!
Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months), and a current NT manual driver's license.
Unfortunately, we aren't in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don't have the independent right to work in the country you're applying for, we will not be able to progress your application.
Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.
Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors, and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT's commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medical exemptions).
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