Case Manager

About us

OARS Community Transitions (OARS CT) is a QIC quality accredited organisation and one of Australia’s most innovative non-government crime prevention agencies.

Driven by our Guiding Principles, our core purpose is to enhance community wellbeing by reducing offending and victimisation. Over our 130-year history, we continue to high-quality professional services and support to people who have offended and their families.

For more about us and the work we do, visit https://www.communitytransitions.com.au/.

What can we offer you?

• $105,577.68 - $110,359.60 base salary (SCHADS Level 5, pro-rata) + super + salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by 6 to 12% through our not-for-profit charity status!
• Purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety and wellbeing
• Bonus leave - an additional 2 days of annual leave and 2 days personal leave per year (pro-rata)
• 17.5% Annual leave loading
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to ceremonial, cultural and community service leave
• Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans, succession planning and study leave
• Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service for you and your immediate family, including specialised financial and nutrition counselling

About the role

The Case Manager is an outreach position that works within our Specialised Client Services Team. Working across several locations, including custodial facilities, residences and attending appointments with clients, the Case Manager supports clients in developing comprehensive case plans, incorporating short and long-term goals, defining roles and responsibilities and timelines. The role will connect clients with services such as aged care, housing, AOD Counselling and other supports as needed.

This role supports service-resistant clients presenting with high and complex needs, who may or may not have formal/informal supports, have interfaced with the criminal justice system and/or are experiencing homelessness.

FTE: Full Time (1FTE)

Location: Port Adelaide/Wayville

Position Description: For a copy of the job and person specifications, visit our Careers website: https://www.communitytransitions.com.au/careers/

About You

To ensure success in this role, the right candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Criminology, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or other human-services related discipline or equivalent experience.

• Proven case management experience

• The ability to empathise and work with people interfacing with the criminal justice system.

• Effective time management skills whilst working autonomously.

• A National Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement.

How to apply

If this role interests you and you think you’d be a great fit, keep reading!  

To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter which demonstrates your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the role/s you're applying for. We are particularly keen to hear about:

• Why you're interested in working at OARS CT
• The client profile you have experience with
• Any experience working with justice-involved participants

Please direct any enquiries to [email protected]

Applications close: 9am Friday 18th of September