Humanitarian Settlement Program Social Work Student Placement

Set placement datesPlease list your times and days of availability on the application formLocation: Canberra or WollongongWhy Choose to do student placement with Red CrossYou can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your communityIts an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiencesYoull be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across AustraliaThe ProgramOur Migration Support Programs (MSP) provide help and support to refugees people seeking asylum immigration detainees families separated by conflict war and disaster and other people who are vulnerable as a result of migration. We do this through a range of services and programs that protect and uphold the health dignity and wellbeing of vulnerable migrants. Under the umbrella of MSP is Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) supporting humanitarian entrants and other eligible visa holders integrate into Australian life. We provide case management support accommodation and access to support service including health care medical treatment interpreters legal and migration support counselling and training and OpportunityThis role offers you the opportunity to gain specific skills related to the Settlement sector and working with clients from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds as well as obtain the skills required for professional work. Your knowledge of this sector will be increased allowing you to make informed decisions about your future career pathways. It will also provide a helpful insight into organisational culture professional socialisation applied skills and working relationships. We recognise the diversity of competencies students develop as part of the experience with ImpactOn a student placement with Red Cross youll help humanitarian entrants to meet their humanitarian needs in ways that empower and include them become socially and financially independent. Build their confidence and networks through case management and our orientation programs. Additionally connect them to mainstream health education and other services they need. Red Cross will ensure you have training ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the worlds largest humanitarian network. Application requirementsMust be currently enrolled in a relevant degree course that contains a mandatory placement component of greater than 400hrs. Relevant degree courses could include (but are not limited to) social work human services or social welfare psychology or behavioural this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check which will be organised through Red CrossTo submit this application you will need to provide a recent copy of your CV and provide details for two professional referencesThe role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Children Check or Working With Vulnerable People Check depending on your State/Territory. Red Cross can assist you to apply for this checkA current AUS Drivers Licence would be desirableFurther informationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact Gop Gai via you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website