Caseworker

Job No: HOST20190304

Location: Adelaide

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 AEST

At HOST International we believe in humanity, hope and dignity for all. We are a growing not-for-profit organisation aimed at providing direct relief and strategic support services to improve the livelihoods of refugees, asylum seekers and other displaced people throughout the world.

Through strengths based and trauma informed approaches we provide education and support services to improve the livelihoods and independence of refugees and asylum seekers whilst assisting host countries to integrate them into the general community. Creating and maintaining humanity, hope and dignity is at the core of our work with displaced people and host countries.

HOST seeks to promote innovation and integrity in all aspects of our work whilst promoting diversity and cooperation among the people and communities that we work with. We currently employ 100 staff across four countries within the Asia Pacific region. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, Adelaide, this role will coordinate the implementation and review of support plans with a view to establishing seamless support for refugees and asylum seekers from multiple stakeholders. Working closely with the Manager of the Welcoming Centre Bowden this role will also encourage capacity development and foster self-agency.

The role will commence as a full time fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Essential Selection Criteria:

The successful candidates will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Community Services or Social Sciences;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in case management within the human services sector including experience working with clients with complex needs or heightened vulnerability;
• Sound understanding of strengths based and trauma informed practice approaches;
• Demonstrated experience working in a professional capacity with culturally and linguistically diverse clients and/or clients from refugee backgrounds;
• Highly developed communication, presentation and interpersonal skills including the ability to build influential and productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders in challenging and changing environments;
• Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office and online data systems; and
• A positive attitude, energy and enthusiasm and ability to work in a self-directed manner.

The Reward

The annual salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications. HOST employees may take advantage of salary packaging (up to $15,900 of your salary being tax free, plus tax free holiday accommodation, and tax free meals at restaurants), flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

To apply, follow the application process below, including addressing the selection criteria in the relevant fields, and submit your resume and cover letter. Please direct all requests for information to recruitment@hostinternational.org.au.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks, social media screening and Criminal History Checks prior to commencement.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9am Monday 25 March 2019. We will be reviewing applications prior to the closing date, so apply now!