Sanctuary Caseworker - Brunswick, Australia - Baptcare

Baptcare

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Brunswick, Australia

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Sanctuary Caseworker

Part Time

12 Month Contract

Brunswick

Join a growing and progressive not for profit with great salary packaging benefits

Be part of a strong and innovative team

Exciting Opportunity to work as a Caseworker

About us

Baptcare is a leading, purpose-driven organisation that provides residential and community care for older adults, support to children, families and people living with a disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

We respect all faiths and beliefs, and actively promote inclusion and diversity. Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.

With over 3,500 employees across VIC, SA and TAS, Baptcare is a progressive organisation focused on our Mission of partnering for fullness of life with people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances to achieve our Vision of communities where every person is cherished.

About the Role:

Baptcare's Sanctuary services aim to provide safety, opportunity and a fair go for people seeking asylum.

The Sanctuary Caseworker achieves this by providing client-centred casework services to people seeking asylum who reside in Baptcare rooming houses and housing in the community.

Adult clients are supported to improve their wellbeing, independence and social participation.

The role provides assessment, support and referral to clients, focusing on the major functional areas of the person's life including legal, material wellbeing, physical and mental health, independence and spiritual wellbeing.

Working frequently with people affected by trauma, there is a strong emphasis on creating trust, promoting safety, and encouraging participation.

The aim of the program is to assist formerly homeless clients to stabilise within Sanctuary accommodation, and to support them to prepare to transition to independent housing in the community.

The program delivers evidence-informed best practice casework, in line with Baptcare strategic objectives for the Sanctuary program.

The Sanctuary Caseworker is responsible for supervising and supporting volunteers who assist the caseworker to deliver support and increase resident independence.

The Sanctuary Caseworker reports to the Casework Coordinator and indirectly to the Housing and Homelessness Operations Manager.

Responsibilities will include:

Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed best practice services to asylum-seekers with complex needs, to promote their stability and capacity to secure independent housing.

Assess risk and ensure harm minimisation intervention strategies are implemented for all clients, with particular emphasis on mental health.

Provide effective assistance to clients who secure a substantive visa or employment income, to exit the program and transition into other housing.

Participate in, assist and support the immediate and broader team to implement evidence-informed practice and ensure exceptional client-centred service and outcomes-based support to clients.

Comply with budgets, procedures and protocols to meet best practice.

Comply with legislation, Baptcare quality systems, and contractual requirements.

Position Description Sanctuary Caseworker July 2023 Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders including other services. Workplace Health & Safety

About you:

Demonstrated experience delivering case management services with adults with complex needs, including trauma impacts, mental health issues or other significant disadvantage.

Ability to work autonomously, with excellent organisational and time management skills.

Confident communicator in written and verbal English, and highly impactful influencing, negotiation, persuasion and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work sensitively in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment with vulnerable and disadvantaged clients.

Demonstrated self-awareness and resilience, the ability to manage multiple competing demands, and to respond effectively in crisis situations

Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant Human Services qualification and/or equivalent experience.

Post Graduate qualification or currently working towards in leadership, social work or management.

Alignment and commitment to Baptcare's Mission, Vision and Values

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Working with Children Check

Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Must have had or be willing to get COVID vaccination

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity.

We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and ar