Case Manager - SEWB

Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

Aboriginal Identified position

$94,283 - $109,941 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$117,230 - $135,083

About the role

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Case Manager provides case management to clients referred for SEWB support, with a particular focus on mental health. This role involves coordinating and delivering individualised support, which may include advocacy, outreach, skill development, life skills training, facilitating access to community and Congress services and coordinating interagency meetings.  

Clients often experience multiple and complex needs, including co-occurring mental and physical health concerns, family and community violence, alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues, child protection involvement, engagement with the justice system, cultural considerations, and other social and emotional wellbeing challenges. 

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing case management to vulnerable clients that is trauma-informed and strengths based. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) principles and practice. 
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain collaborative working partnerships with internal and external providers. 
• Understand and maintain strict confidentiality in a health care setting as well as cultural sensitivity within the Aboriginal community. 
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia. 
• Current NT Driver's License or the ability to obtain.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more information on the position please contact Aboriginal Practice Manager - SEWB, Kathy Janse Van Nieuwenhuizen on 0438 951 736 or kathy.jvn@caac.org.au

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.