Case Manager, Housing First Support Service

About the role

Anglicare WA, in partnership with Doors Wide Open and Breakaway Aboriginal Corporation, delivers the Housing First Support Service (HFSS) to end repeat and chronic homelessness among rough sleepers in the Greater Bunbury area. The service works with rough sleepers and support people to find and keep suitable accommodation and links them to employment, health, mental health, financial management and social support. This is a part-time (0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week) maximum-term contract ending June 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake holistic assessments of client needs, develop case plans and provide practical supports.
• Deliver person-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally safe case management.
• Help clients build knowledge and skills in budgeting and tenancy maintenance.
• Work with clients to give them information and support options so they can choose what enhances their safety and wellbeing.
• Advocate for clients and provide referrals where needed.
• Encourage clients to engage in the local community and build social networks.

Required profile

• Tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or Counselling, or demonstrated relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with marginalised and disadvantaged groups.
• Demonstrated case management skills and ability to assess, advise, support and refer clients.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and in a team.
• Understanding of the issues facing people experiencing rough sleeping.
• Current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Card and a WA driver's licence.

Required skills

• Case management and client assessment.
• Safety procedures and dynamic risk assessments.
• Strengths-based, empathic approach.

What we offer

• Salary from $91,084.50 per year plus 12% superannuation.
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Three extra days of leave during the festive period.
• Work-life friendly working conditions.

To apply, submit a detailed resume and a covering letter through the online application form; the vacancy closes once suitable candidates are found.