Who we are

At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.

Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we're one of the nation's leading health and community service providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years.

Our services include Community Health, Mental Health, NDIS, Counselling, Support for Older Australians, and Family Services.

About the role

We're looking for a committed Case Manager who wants to help clients experiencing homelessness transition into stable accommodation.

The team is based out of our Wantirna South, Knox Ozone site as a part of EACH's new Homelessness to a Home (H2H) program. The H2H Wellbeing Case Coordinator role is needed full-time (38 hours per week) until 31 August 2022.

What you will be doing

The Wellbeing Case Coordinator will support clients with their social and emotional wellbeing, helping clients build resilience and recovery in the areas of mental health, substance use, physical health, and life skills so that they can confidently transition to living in stable accommodation.

In this role, you will:

• Use a strength-based approach to the role, looking for opportunities to complement and support existing client strengths and capacities.
• Work with the client to co-create individual support plans, establishing and maintaining strong, supportive, and professional working relationships with clients.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to significant homelessness risk, and risks that threaten housing stability.
• Ensure clients are referred to appropriate supports, engaging other stakeholders as needed to improve clients' physical and mental health and wellbeing.
• Encourage and support clients to access and remain engaged with their current support networks.
• Provide ongoing support and connections/referrals to expand support networks.

Who we're looking for

You'll have:

• A self-directed passion and drive to support people experiencing homelessness.
• A demonstrated understanding of the context and systems associated with housing and homelessness.
• Strong risk management experience, particularly with vulnerable people who may have complex needs.
• Connections to resources and supports in communities spanning Melbourne's Eastern suburbs.

A tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work, or other relevant discipline/profession is highly regarded.

Why work for us

We are a close-knit team of professionals, all sharing a common passion, to create supportive environments where everyone can build on their strengths and enjoy better health, social and economic opportunities.

What we offer

EACH is committed to developing our people. Here, you'll be supported to be your best.

What we provide:

• Work arrangements that flex to you.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Engaging, inclusive supportive team.
• Opportunities for internal career progression.
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.

Next steps

To submit your application click Apply Now.

We'd like to learn more about you and what you can bring to this role and our team. Please attach a cover letter with your resume and apply online.

If you'd like more information about the position, please contact Lou Smith on 0439 085 751 or at [email protected] using the subject line: Wellbeing Case Coordinator - H2H enquiry via EthicalJobs.

** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period.**