Case Manager

The Role

• Two year contract
• Be part of an exciting Program targeting homelessness
• Based in Parramatta/Penrith with travel across Sydney region

Evolve Housing offers you the opportunity to be part of Together Home, an exciting program which is aimed at  providing housing and support to the most vulnerable in our community. Specifically targeting rough sleepers and those in Temporary Accommodation, this program will transition people into the private rental market and provide access to much needed support services. 

This program uses a case management approach to provide client-centred, wrap around support to these individuals housed through the Program. It will assist people to gain independence by providing a home and supporting them on their journey to independence.

You will facilitate and support clients with mental health and  wellbeing, link clients with training and employment opportunities and enable the engagement of other support services including local health districts. You will assess and coordinate client referrals and interviews, connect clients with appropriate support services, build external relationships and participate in referral and exit assessment groups.

This role will be largely independent and will have capacity to work in our Penrith and Parramatta offices. Our clients will be based in South Western Sydney, Western Sydney and the Nepean Blue Mountains area. Working very closely with clients with complex needs this role requires flexibility and resilience.

Essential Selection Criteria

1. Formal qualifications in social services and demonstrated experience in this field, complemented by experience and knowledge of the social and community housing sector and/or employment services;
2. Strong case management experience and exposure to working with clients with a variety of complex needs and a diverse background;
3. Demonstrated application of effective and appropriate communication skills at a high level, including written skills, cultural sensitivity, listening and interviewing;
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues that contribute to homelessness and rough sleeping;
5. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in line with the privacy requirements of the role;
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member, with a commitment to build a supportive and collaborative team culture;
7. Understands, respects and is sensitive towards cultural and social diversity;
8. Current driver’s licence and right to drive in Australia;
9. An inherent requirement of the role is a willingness to travel and work across a number of locations according to a flexible schedule;
10. Proven ability to build strong networks and partnerships with relevant support services;
11. Willingness to obtain a National Criminal Record Check; 
12. Possession of a current and compliant Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain;
13. Right to work in Australia;
14. Knowledge of Government policy and legislation applying to social and community housing and government benefits desirable;

Conditions and Benefits

Generous salary, NFP salary sacrifice (tax-free component may increase take home pay), 35 hour week, flexible workplace and genuine development opportunities.