At Anglicare WA, we are seeking a passionate Housing Case Manager to join our Peel & Rockingham Housing Services team in Fremantle. This part-time contract position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community while working within the dynamic field of Services. If you are dedicated to supporting individuals in need and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our mission to create positive change.

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As a Housing Case Manager you will provide support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to secure and maintain long-term stable accommodation. In this role, you will:

• Assess client needs, develop case plans and provide practical supports.
• Develop and implement individual case plans that address identified and agreed issues
• Increase clients’ knowledge and skills in budgeting and tenancy maintenance.
• Advocate for and on behalf of clients as well as provide referral services as needed.
• Encourage clients to engage in the local community and build social networks, while also supporting them to access stable and affordable accommodation.

This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week), maximum term opportunity with a 0.5 FTE at Palmerston and a 0.1 FTE at Anglicare WA.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate IV in Human Services, or equivalent skills and experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a human services organisation including case manage skills to assess, inform, advise, support, and refer clients.
• Demonstrated skills in safety management and risk assessments
• Knowledge of tenancy and related issues facing people experiencing homelessness
• Ability to work from a strength-based approach and be empathic to the client group

Desirable

• Demonstrated understanding of how alcohol and other drugs (AOD) impact individuals, including the complexities of addiction, relapse, and recovery, and how these factors influence housing stability and support needs.
• Knowledge of the Advance to Zero initiative.

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Card and a WA Drivers Licence. You will also need to access to a vehicle. Any mileage used will be reimbursed.

Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• A competitive salary from $86,000 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• Additional 3 days leave per year over festive period
• Life-balance friendly working conditions

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

But don't take our word for it! Here is what our people think:

• “Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”
• “Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”
• “Anglicare WA supports flexible working (incl WFH). As a single parent my leaders have always been approachable and understanding. I really appreciate being part of an organisation that respects my responsibilities as a parent.”

Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

For further information please contact Nick Mathieson, [position title], [program] on [phone number].

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.