Flood Recovery Support Worker
Locations: Mildura | Swan Hill
Tenure: Fixed Term Contract - 30 June 2023
Salary: $64,881 - $81,277
Applications Close: This position will remain open until filled
Position Description: Flood Recovery Support Worker
Due to the October 2022 floods across Victoria local community service organisations have been funded to provide recovery support. The Flood Recovery Support Program (the Program) was mobilised in October 2022 to support the recovery of individuals and families, initially with the State-wide services providing this support.
The Program has now moved to offering workers in local place-based services and Mallee Family Care has been successful in providing this integral support to the Mallee communities. This role will provide a single point of contact to assist those affected by the floods in their recovery by providing trauma informed service navigation, information, and advice which will include activities such as referring to sources of support (such as financial counselling, mental health or specialist case management supports where appropriate) and providing assistance with paperwork and accessing financial assistance. This role will actively provide long term recovery support case management and ensure that people have seamless experience in accessing a range of services and support requirements.
This role will sit within the broader Community Services team at Mallee Family Care and will be supported directly by the Manager with day-to-day support and supervision by the allocated Team Leader, depending on the main location of the worker.
Qualifications and Experience:
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The person employed as a Flood Recovery Support Worker (Case Worker) will be expected to have previous relevant experience in the field and will be required to hold an accredited qualification relevant to the position at Degree Level or above.
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Diploma level qualification in relevant field may be considered, on the proviso that the applicant has significant case management experience.
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A current drivers licence, a willingness to travel and preparedness to be accommodated overnight when required.
For you to be considered for this role, all applications must be submitted with a Cover Letter, Resume and the Key Selection Criteria addressed, which can be found in the position description.
For more information regarding this position please contact Maree Fullgrabe – Human Resource Manager on 5023 5966