Case Manager – Komak Program

• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Full time or part time | Maximum term until 31 May 2022
• Based at Dandenong

About the opportunity

The Komak Program is a Community Engagement Early Response Model that delivers prevention and engagement activities in Afghan communities. “Komak”, means “help” or “support” in Dari. Working in partnership with community stakeholders, the program aims to enhance inclusion, belonging, social cohesion and community resilience.

As a Komak Case Manager, you will support at-risk young people and families from Afghan and other culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to access COVID-19 vaccinations. The role will deliver community-led, proactive case management and targeted intervention support to resolve hesitancies and barriers to vaccination. The Case Manager will work collaboratively with community leaders, local organisations and trusted health networks to increase understanding of COVID-19 vaccinations, reduce misinformation and increase vaccine confidence and uptake.

View the full position description here

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a degree qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Previous case management and/or community development experience
• Demonstrated experience in actively engaging and assuring cultural safety of clients from CALD backgrounds
• An understanding of Afghan ethnic diversity and the issues experienced by ‘at risk’ young people
• An understanding of the Best Interest Principles and Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
• Proven ability to work flexibly and innovatively to meet the needs of families and young people
• Excellent organisation and time management skills

How to apply

If this sounds like you, find out more about this role or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
• Current resume

Applications close Monday 31 January 2022

Get in touch

Amy Shaheen – Team Leader, Community Programs
Michelle Cauchi – Manager, Family Violence & Community Programs

T: (03) 8792 8999

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.