Case Coordinator (Allied Health), Homes First
Location
Bendigo, Warrnambool
FTE
- 60 hours per fortnight, maximum-term position until 24 December 2026.
About the role
Two positions available in Warrnambool and Bendigo. At CatholicCare Victoria we’re committed to empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full.
‘Homes First’ is a Victorian State Government initiative to provide stable housing and supports to people experiencing homelessness. The program will provide a response to the acute needs of community members sleeping rough and/or experiencing persistent homelessness by providing access to social housing and wrap-around supports.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
- Conducting capacity and independent living assessments and make recommendations on any aids/services that will assist clients to remain at home.
- Intensive case management with highly complex clients with long histories of homelessness.
- Delivering client-led recovery support and address individual histories.
- Building and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with Housing Services Officers and Community Housing Tenancy Officers.
- Coordinating referrals and linkages to necessary services.
- Preparing and monitoring program brokerage spending alongside the Team Leader and/or Manager.
To be considered for this position, applicants require:
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or equivalent allied health related qualifications.
- Extensive experience working in the homelessness or community services sector would be highly regarded.
- Experience working with clients with multiple and complex needs.
- Knowledge of integrated models of support including the Housing First model.
- Knowledge of working in a community-based setting in partnership with government and health and community service organisations.
Contact
People Team
Download the position description
How to apply
Please submit the form to apply for the role. When applying please include:
- a cover letter
- your current resume
- responses to the position’s key requirements, if applying for management positions only
- three professional referees
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. Psychometric and other assessments may also be required.
Document uploads
If your documents are larger than a combined 10MB, or if your documents are not PDF files, please send your documents to peopleteam@catholiccarevic.org.au
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