MSP Casework Support Volunteer VIC

Docklands - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ongoing roleDays available - Tuesday Wednesday or FridayMust be available to commit to one day per week for a minimum of six monthsPlease include your days and times of availability on the application formBased at Docklands National Office and outreach locationsWhy Choose to volunteer 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 programAustralian Red Cross Migration Support Programs (MSP) work to assist migrants in transition to ensure they have their humanitarian needs met and are participating and included in Australian MSP team in Victoria currently delivers the following programs:The Supporting Asylum Seeker Initiative (SASI) provides short-term casework support to clients seeking asylum helping them to connect with relevant services to support their Connect Match Support (CMS) Employment Pathways Program aims to connect clients to employment pathways that foster meaningful connection and financial independence providing job readiness support and connecting with Support for Trafficked People Program (STPP) provides casework support to victim-survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking offences. The program aims to meet the safety security and overall wellbeing needs of victim-survivors as they recover from their experience and rebuild their opportunityAs a Casework Support Volunteer you will assist the MSP team by providing both practical and administrative support. This may include preparing support resources data entry supporting employment workshops and attending outreach appointments with caseworkers and clients. You will also play a role in helping clients achieve their self-identified goals while ensuring confidentiality and safe role is suited to someone with strong communication and organisational skills who enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and is open to learning. Lived experience of migration multilingual skills or an interest in social justice are highly Cross will provide training ongoing guidance and opportunities to build your understanding of the migration support work as part of the wider humanitarian impactAs a Casework Support Volunteer you will work alongside people navigating complex circumstances which include vulnerability displacement or exploitation. By assisting with day-to-day tasks workshops and outreach you will help clients feel supported connected and better equipped to achieve their the same time you will gain valuable experience working in a humanitarian setting develop your skills alongside a dedicated team and deepen your understanding of migration and social justice issues. You will be part of the global Red Cross Movement contributing to positive change for individuals and requirementsFor this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check which will be organized through Red CrossYou 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 checkFurther informationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact Emma Norris via email you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website