Case Coordinator - IHSS

• Full time, $51,176 - $57,649 plus super (depending on experience)
• Footscray location
• 12 month maternity leave replacement

Make a difference and share the AMES Vision “Full participation for all in a cohesive and diverse society”.

AMES Settlement Services division supports and promotes cultural diversity. IHSS provides services to refugees and special humanitarian entrants during their initial settlement. We are now seeking applications from suitably experienced and qualified staff for the following position:

The Case Coordinator takes overall responsibility for the needs assessment of eligible clients to determine what services are required and over what time frames and ensures that all relevant services and referrals are managed and delivered in a coordinated way. The Case Coordinator is fully accountable for delivery of seamless and effective IHSS and/or settlement services to entrants, as per contract eligibility, without duplication or gaps. The role ensures that entrants develop the skills, knowledge and support to begin to build their lives as part of the Australian community. The successful applicant must have recent experience in settlement work with CALD communities preferably with a social work, community development, community health or related background / qualification.

Please refer to this Position Description. A resume and cover letter outlining the ‘technical capabilities’ in the position description should be forwarded to Andrew Telley, Human Resources (ph: 9938 4609), at apply@ames.net.au by COB Monday 1 September 2008.

After Applying

All applicants will receive an automatically generated reply confirming receipt of their application.  Shortlisted candidates are contacted by telephone for interview scheduling. Due to the volume of applications typically received for positions at AMES, we are only able to contact applicants successful in obtaining an interview. Please note length of time for replies to applications may vary depending on the circumstances of the selection process.

Unsolicited Resumes

Unfortunately, due to large volumes of enquiries and resumes being sent on an on-going basis, AMES Human Resources can not keep resumes on file. If you are interested in working for AMES we strongly encourage you to regularly check this page for new positions, and to apply for these by the application guidelines provided.