• Great social work role working with Family Violence, Child Wellbeing and Mental Health
• Friendly supportive workplace
• Generous salary packaging benefits

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and team orientated individual to join the Service Coordination Team. This role has a portfolio attached with a focus on supporting clients with a disability and transitioning onto NDIS. This position is part time and is based at St Kilda Road with the possibility of working from other Jewish Care sites. The successful candidate will work within a team of experienced social workers.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Experience working with clients who present with complex needs including mental health, family violence, child protection and homelessness
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with culturally diverse clients
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of initiative and a flexible approach
• Excellent communication skills

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work or equivalent
• A strong desire to work with vulnerable individuals and their families
• At least 5 years’ experience working as a social worker in a not for profit
• Advanced collaboration and consultation skills
• Extensive experience in the provision of assessment and case management services for clients experiencing multiple complex issues, as well as providing appropriate support for carers and families

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact Marilyn Kraner on (03) 8517 5928.