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: 31 Dec 2018

HOST International is a dynamic and scalable not for profit company 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 in integrating them into the general community. Creating and maintaining humanity, hope and dignity are 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.

The position of Case Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of individual support plans for refugees with complex needs or heightened vulnerabilities. The role will also be responsible for coordinating the implementation and review of support plans with a view to establishing seamless support for refugees from multiple stakeholders.
The role is also 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 minimum Diploma qualification in Community Services
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience 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
• A degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural or Social Sciences
• 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:

• This position will operate on a 3 week on and 3 weeks off roster working in Nauru. 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.

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

• Must undertake a National Police Check
• 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
• Must undertake a pre-employment medical check as directed by HOST
• Will be subject to social media screening as part of employment and visa application checks