Organisation : Red Cross Australia
Location : New South Wales (Wollongong)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Humanitarian
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
The Australian Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the largest humanitarian movement in the world. The movement comprises over 97 million volunteers worldwide and prides itself on being neutral, impartial and independent.
About the role
- Ongoing roles
- Full time / Part time considered
- Wollongong location
Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) aims to build the skills and knowledge for social and economic well-being of refugees and humanitarian entrants. The HSP delivers Settlement Services to Clients through a tailored, needs-based case management approach.
The Role
Red Cross are searching for an experienced Case Manager to provide quality case management and community development services to eligible HSP clients. The case manager will conduct comprehensive assessments of client strengths and needs, provide support to clients with complex issues and link them into social, community and service networks to build resilience and self-agency.
To meet the needs of our clients, you will ideally be fluent in at least one of the following languages: Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Farsi, French, Hazaragi, Acholi, Amharic, Dinka, Hausa, Kirundi, Oromo, Pashto or Somali.
A working with children check or ability to h old one is mandatory for this role. Travel between locations within the state / territory may be required and therefore a current drivers licence is also required.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated case work and case management experience, especially in a cross cultural setting. You will have the ability to manage complex and sensitive issues with absolute discretion in a highly complex environment.
Effective communication with a broad range of people and your well developed understanding of refugee and resettlement experience will be evident in your application.
Relevant tertiary qualifications, skills and/or experience in Social Work, or Community Services discipline is a requirement for this role.
Benefits
Contribute to an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people made vulnerable as a result of migration. Use your experi ence and skills to improve the well-being of refugees and humanitarian entrants.
Red Cross offers excellent salary packaging options allowing you to increase your take home pay.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Case Manager, Humanitarian Settlement Program - Wollongong via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Humanitarian
