At Life Without Barriers, we recognise the challenges people impacted by modern slavery face in navigating their circumstances, safety, connections and independence. Through our National Immigration Support Service (NISS), we provide compassionate, culturally safe, and trauma-informed support to people impacted by forced marriage living in the Australian community. We walk alongside individuals and families on their journey, helping them navigate what can be complex and challenging systems and empowering them to reach their goals, one step at a time.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Case Manager to join our Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program (FMSSP). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex, trauma-informed services, particularly in the areas of modern slavery, domestic and family violence and/or child protection.
As a Case Manager in the Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program, you will provide intensive case management support, working with clients to empower them on their journey to safety and independence. Your empathetic approach and strong advocacy skills will be essential in navigating complex legal, social and systemic challenges. Engaging with families, communities and services, you will have a key role in raising awareness of the risks associated with Forced Marriage.
This is a permanent full-time position based in Dandenong or Sunshine office, with hybrid work from home flexibility.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, VIC WWC.
Life Without Barriers offers a dedicated After-Hours Service (AHS) for all NISS and Child Youth and Family programs. AHS ensures efficient responses to after-hours events that cannot wait until the next business day, relieving our front-line staff from on-call duties and significantly improving their work-life balance.
Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries relating to the position, contact tracy.dallas@lwb.org.au . We will not accept emailed applications, please follow the prompts to apply.
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Application closing date is midnight Thursday 26th of November.
Full position description - Case Manager NISS FMSS - PD.pdf
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