• Family friendly work/life balance workplace
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits - Novated leasing, general living expenses, regional area benefits, meal entertainment, Holiday Accommodation and Venue hire
• Paid training & support for professional development
• We support Career Progression - Scholarship programs, student placement and internal promotion opportunities
• Access our Employee Assistance program - Confidential free counselling support with any issue, personal, work, financial or legal.
• Eligible staff receive benefits like income protection from our Superannuation provider
• We are looking for a Settlement worker to empower and support migrant/refugee communities with their settlement needs
• The position is full time for a fixed term 76 hours per fortnight
• Primarily located in Sunshine with an expectation to travel to other sites/locations to fulfil operational requirements
• SCHADS Award 2010 + 10% Superannuation + Not for profit packaging

About us ...

MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories.

We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.

About the role ...

We are looking for a Settlement Worker skilled in the ability of assisting and empowering eligible clients (including adults, families, and young people from migrant/refugee background in the Western Melbourne Metro region) to address identified settlement needs and improve social participation, economic well-being, independence, personal well-being and community connectedness more broadly.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the provision of high-quality case management and community development initiatives. The position operates within MiCare’s Settlement Team and is responsible for supporting the settlement journey of eligible clients as well as the management of low, medium, and intensive case management cases.

To be considered for the position you must have:

Qualifications

• Appropriate Tertiary qualifications in Social work or other relevant human/social sciences, community development
• Current Victorian Driver's licence and access to a private vehicle are essential

Skills/Experience

• An understanding of, and commitment to, the needs of newly arrived migrant and refugee communities, especially those from new and emerging communities
• Sound understanding of current Commonwealth and State policies related to immigration, settlement, asylum seekers, income support and other relevant social policies with demonstrated ability to respond flexibly to changing policy and program needs
• Demonstrated experience in Casework/Case Management, conducting needs assessments, developing, and reviewing case plans, providing information, referral, and advice
• Demonstrated experience supporting clients with complex needs and managing a wide range of client crises (e.g., family violence, homelessness, child protection, acute mental illness etc.) in complex human services environments
• Experience in the preparation and administration of grants, reports, program proposals and acquittals
• Strong administration and time management skills. Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines with attention to detail
• Sound computer literacy and proficiency in use of Microsoft Office
• Lived experience of migration, and resettlement, and/or capacity to speak a relevant community language advantageous but not essential

About you ...

You will be self-motivated with a positive and professional approach. Your genuine commitment to access and equity principles, multiculturalism and the values of respect, equality and integrity will be highly regarded.

A police check with no disclosable outcome is required by MiCare for this position.

In accordance with Victorian Public Health order medicare evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination, including dose 3 is a requirement of the position.

Current flu vaccination is highly encouraged but not essential in this role.

How to apply...

Click "Apply Now". Please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (as detailed in the position description) to explain how your skills and experience fit this role.

For more information, please refer to the key selection criteria in the position description.

Complete your work history and educational information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we'll be in touch. Applications close Wednesday 25th May 2022.

For Enquiries ...

Please contact Severina Lam for further information.

Phone: 0402 277 031 or Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Settlement Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

Previous applicants need not apply.

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

MiCare says “NO” to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.

MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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