You will be supporting women with undiagnosed or unsupported disabilities with a history of offending and re-offending.

About Outcare

Outcare is a leading provider of community services in Western Australia, supporting people, families and communities to build stronger, more stable futures. Guided by our focus of guiding growth for stronger futures, we work alongside people to create practical pathways that support safety, housing stability, wellbeing, connection and positive participation in community life.

We are deeply committed to child safeguarding, culturally safe practice, and bringing new thinking to complex social challenges. Outcare is part of PeopleKind Group, a diverse and growing group of organisations delivering services across justice, disability, housing, allied health, child protection and reintegration.

The Tidda program:

Tidda supports adult women living with undiagnosed or unsupported disability successfully reintegrate into the community after leaving prison. Tidda works with adult women to navigate the justice system and to ensure participants have access to the skills, knowledge, support and resources they need to live healthy, independent and crime-free lives. 

The Tidda team uses a multidisciplinary approach to ensure continuity of support during each participant’s journey towards recovery, reintegration and independence.

The Role:

In the role of Case Manager, you will support to individuals with undiagnosed or unsupported disabilities, from low-socio economic and disadvantaged groups, as well as clients with a history of offending and re-offending. Tidda Case Managers work with people who may be living in prison or have offended in the past and are now living in community.

Case Managers maintain relationships with stakeholders, coordinate access medical assessments/historic medical evidence, facilitate successful NDIS application submissions and provide ongoing support after funding is attained.

Tidda Case Managers combine person-centred, culturally competent, trauma-informed practice with an understanding of NDIS processes the and justice system to bridge gaps in support and ensure clients can achieve long-term positive outcomes for themselves.

What you will need:

• Case Management experience of working with clients with complex needs, such as mental health challenges, psychosocial disability, and contact with the justice system (>1 years).

• A Diploma in Community Services, or an equivalent or higher qualification in human services.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong ethics, values and knowledge of the rights of people with disabilities; the concepts of social role valorisation, quality of life and self-determination.

• Readiness to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Other Employment Requirements:

• Must hold Australian Citizenship, or be a permanent resident of Australia.

• Australian Drivers Licence.

• NDIS Workers Screening Check.

• Working with Children Check.

What will you get in return?

• Salary packaging of up to $15,899 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Great culture and supportive working environment.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please send through your current Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability to this role.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Fairlie on 0447 909 131.  

*Please be advised, we may proceed with interviews prior to the closing date*

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