Since 1993, the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) in Sydney has provided a place of welcome, practical and personal support for people living in the community who are seeking asylum.

The role

The ASC's Intensive Support team provides short to medium term case coordination that is culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed and strengths based.

Intensive Support Coordinators use a person centred approach to work with people seeking asylum and support them to identify goals, and address issues that may be an obstacle to their self-development and independence.

As part of a multifaceted Services and Engagement team, Intensive Support Coordinators provide holistic case management for people with complex needs and situations. These can include issues of homelessness, mental illness, family disruption and AOD concerns.

In response to the increased needs we are seeing, these are two new full-time positions available, both for a fixed term of 12 months.

About you

• Degree qualification or higher education qualifications in human services, social work, mental health or other relevant discipline
• Experience in coordinating support and goal planning for people with complex needs
• Demonstrated experience in working within a case management framework, in areas such as homelessness, mental health, trauma-informed care and/or AOD, including causality, presenting issues, and relevant legislation
• Can foster a culture of respect for client dignity and excellence in service delivery
• Able to remain calm, focused and maintain perspective when faced with change, crisis and difficulty

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASC continues to adapt to deliver services differently. The successful candidates must be flexible to work from the office or work remotely as necessary.

Selection Criteria

Essential Requirements

These must be addressed in your cover letter when applying.

• Tertiary qualifications in human services, social work, mental health or other relevant discipline, or relevant experience.
• Experience in coordinating case management support and goal planning for people with multiple concerns, including assessment, referrals, and crisis response for people with highly complex needs.
• Clear understanding of the issues faced by people seeking asylum in Australia and a commitment to assist people in achieving rights, wellness and autonomy.
• A high degree of initiative to think with innovation and creativity to solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, inclusive of paid and volunteer team members.
• Proficient in writing and maintaining records, ensuring online databases are kept current and skilled in using data for reporting and advocacy.

Desirable

• Experience in the housing / homelessness sector.
• Previous experience working with people seeking asylum or refugees.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• Bi or multi-lingual skills will be highly regarded.

To apply

Select 'Apply Now', attach your CV and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria - essential requirements. Only applications that include a CV and address the essential requirements within a covering letter, will be considered.

A detailed position description is attached or for questions about the role, please contact Andrea Watkins at [email protected]. using the subject line: Intensive Support Coordinators x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

ASC is an inclusive organisation. We embrace all that makes us different and recognise the benefits that these differences make. We are committed to supporting and ensuring a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

We strongly encourage applications from people with refugee lived experience, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders peoples, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact Andrea Watkins by calling (02) 9078 1900 or emailing [email protected]. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you.

Our commitment to our people

ASC is committed to developing and supporting our employees through a range of opportunities and benefits, including:

• Flexible work and study arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Bonus Paid Leave over the December-January Holiday Season
• Salary packaging option (up to $15,900/year tax-free)
• Meal and Entertainment packaging option (up to $2,650/year tax-free)