EOI - Case Manager

Job No: REF002001

Location: Nauru (FIFO)

Employment Status: Fly in Fly out (3 weeks on and 3 weeks off)

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2018 AEDT

HOST International is 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.

The Case Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of individual support plans for refugees with complex needs or heightened vulnerabilities. The role will coordinate the implementation and review of support plans with a view to establishing seamless support for refugees from multiple stakeholders.

The Case Manager's role is key in developing independence, hope, humanity and dignity for clients and requires an effective support relationship that fosters self-agency.

To be considered for this role you will need to meet and respond to the below essential selection criteria. 

• A degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural or Social Sciences
• A minimum of 2 years’ in case management within the human services sector including experience working with clients with complex needs or heightened vulnerability
• Demonstrated experience working in a professional capacity with culturally and linguistically diverse and/or Refugee backgrounds 
• Highly developed written and oral English communication skills
• Demonstrated competence in use of Microsoft Office and online data systems

It will be looked upon favourably if you have the below experience and qualifications.

• Demonstrated experience working or living in developing countries
• Proficiency in the following languages – Arabic, Tamil, Persian or other refugee language group.

In return for your sought-after skills and experience, HOST offers the following:

• The salary package on offer is $74,997.75 which is Grade 5 of the SCHADS Award plus salary packaging and superannuation.
• You will be provided accommodation and a daily living allowance of $125 whilst on deployment in Nauru.
• Your flights to a home base (anywhere in Australia) are included.
• 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off rotational rosterm

This is a maximum term contract role until 7 December 2018, with a possibility of extension.

It is a requirement that all applicants are subject to the following: 

• National Police Check
• Working With Children Check clearance 
• Must hold a current, valid driver's licence in Australia or NZ
• Hold a valid passport with at least 6 months validity
• Have the right to work in Australia
• Pre-employment medical check as directed by HOST
• Will be subject to social media screening as part of employment and visa application checks

This is an open Expression of Interest and any applications will be considered as needed.

Please direct all requests for information to recruitment@hostinternational.org.au.