Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!

About The Role

Anglicare is looking for a Case Manager -Counsellor to provide case management, counselling and groupwork services to clients of Anglicare. Provision of service to programs will include the Family Relationships Centre and Counselling and may include Post Separation Co-operative Parenting and Group Work Programs as required.

As a Case Manger-Counsellor, you will ensure service delivery is provided in a variety of settings including the community and home visits.

You will provide support to the team and work collaboratively with relevant Program Managers.

This is a Permanent Full-Time role based at Nowra with occasional outreach work in Bega, Moruya and Ulladulla.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Client needs are met: Conduct comprehensive client assessments, develop case goals with clients, aiming for clear and achievable outcomes, provide services such as case management, counselling, psychoeducation, and group work, both onsite and as outreach.
• Client Outcomes: Advocate for clients and ensure their safety, establish strong local network links for external referrals, develop strong partnerships with internal programs for effective referrals, provide short to long-term interventions
• Networking: Promote the service within the community through resources and participation in local events.
• Organisational/Program Accountability: Maintain client caseloads and ensure confidentiality, meet documentation and legislative requirements, contribute to workplace safety and a respectful work environment.
• Teamwork: Foster a positive team culture through meetings, supervision, and being a role model.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development and adhere to relevant procedures and industry standards.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications e.g. Social Work, Counselling, Social Science, Psychology, or Behavioural Science
• NSW Drivers licence
• Previous experience: working with children, young people and their families, working with and supporting clients who have been exposed to trauma, violence or neglect, Family Dispute Resolution, in group facilitation.
• Well-developed written, computer, and verbal communication skills

Benefits of joining Anglicare:

• A warm, welcoming culture
• Ongoing training and development with a focus on career growth
• Experienced and passionate leadership team who are supportive and consultative
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
• Fitness Passport
• Access to discounts from over 400 retailers on our rewards program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.