Caseworker - Migration Support Programs (Dandenong)
This role provides casework support to temporary visa holders within the family and domestic violence service with Australian Red Cross Migration Support Program.
Conducting safety planning, risk assessments and developing case plans to support referred clients with complex and individualised needs.
The Case Worker will focus on providing individualised case management support to meet the safety, health and welfare needs of people engaged with the Program, collaborating with other agencies and organisations to source appropriate support for clients.
To be successful in this role you will have understanding of family and domestic violence resources within Australia, knowledge of family and domestic violence assessment tools and a high level of cultural competence to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
You will also have proven ability to provide high quality casework support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Experience in high quality, specialist casework support and case management
* Demonstrated understanding of how to holistically assess complex client needs, including conducting risk assessments, safety plans and developing effective case plans to meet individual goals.
* Experience in working competently with staff and clients from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds with respect and humility.
* Demonstrated effectiveness in interagency collaboration and ability to negotiate, lead collaboration, advocate and network with internal and external stakeholders (who can include statutory and law enforcement agencies)
* A sound understanding of the social political issues and needs impacting migrants in transition (including people experiencing family and domestic violence, people seeking asylum, trafficked people and people who have been forced into marriage).
Compliance Requirements:
* A Working with Children Check is a mandatory requirement for this role.
Benefits:
* Financial Wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary.
* Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs
* Work/Life Flexibility:You can access flexible working arrangements, paid 'Me' day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options
* Career Development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses
Job Details:
* Job family Migration Support
* Job function Individual Contributor
* Pay type Salary
Why Work With Us:
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.