What do we do?

Settlement Services

Positions in Settlement typically include the following:

  • Client Support Worker (HSP)

    • Undertaking of phone or face to face assessments of clients (where required)
    • Referral of identified high need / complex cases to Case Managers
    • Case noting
    • Referral to external and internal agencies
    • Performing the duties of a Community Guide when required
  • Case Management

    • Working with team, clients and relevant stakeholders to provide holistic, strengths-based case management, information and referral services to HSP clients
    • Coordinates the implementation of case management plans
    • Ensures clients have access to all required services to achieve settlement outcomes
  • Complex Case Management

    • Working collaboratively as part of the Humanitarian Settlement Program Team to provide high level case management, information and referral services to HSP clients
    • Provision of informal supervision and leadership with the care team to other case managers, client support workers and community guides
    • Identifying opportunities for service innovation
    • Working closely with the Team Leader HSP
  • Team Leader

    • Provision of professional supervision and operational support to Senior Case Managers, Case Managers Client Support Workers and Orientation Guides
    • Ensuring that their Care Team meet all contractual KPIs within the expected time frames, and that the appropriate casework models and approaches are utilised
    • Provision of support, guidance and troubleshooting assistance to the relevant Program and Management Teams

 

Education & Social Participation Services

  • Community Support Worker

    • Undertake face to face informal assessments of clients and complete relevant administration requirements
    • Be the first point of contact for clients and communities in regards to ACFE programs / ILC Project forums
    • Promote Community Training Programs / Education Forums, encouraging engagement by reaching out through community networks
    • Ensure accurate and timely completion of appropriate program documentation which can include client enrolment forms and learner plans
    • Work collaboratively with Trainers and clients to provide specific language and cultural awareness support as required within the program/forum sessions
    • Support clients to maintain a consistent attendance and engagement in the program/forum
  • Teacher

    • Plan and deliver accredited tuition programs to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adult learners
    • Demonstrate sound practice in client needs analysis, planning, delivering and assessing tailored programs that optimize settlement and employment outcomes for clients
    • Undertake all assessment requirements using appropriate tools, provide feedback to clients on performance and progress and utilise assessment results to inform teaching practice
    • Maintain accurate records of training plans and client attendance, progress and assessment, meeting all teaching and contractual administrative requirements to required standards in a timely manner.
    • Provide basic pathway counselling and work closely with counsellors to assist clients plan and progressively review/clarify their educational, training and/or employment pathways
    • Conduct language assessments (ISPLR) and entry interviews, as required, to facilitate appropriate student referrals and class placements.
  • Administration Officer

    • Provide administrative support as required to staff within the business centre in the delivery of services across the range of programs, including filing, preparation of materials and meeting notes.
    • Maintain accurate client and business information as required, including to establish manual and electronic records, process client records, maintain and update relevant databases
    • Retrieve data and standard reports from relevant databases as required
    • Process purchase orders, delivery and payment of goods and services according to AMES Australia’s procedures

 

Employment Services

  • Work Broker (VIC)

    • Assess, discuss, develop and monitor a Return to Work Plan with jobactive clients, with a clear focus on obtaining sustainable employment including assessing client attributes and skills
    • Conduct Work Capacity assessments and recommend return to work options
    • Use motivational and strength based interviewing to engage AMES Australia clients in activities which will lead to ongoing employment
    • Maintain achievement of performance targets and Key Performance Indicators
    • Ensure clients are meeting their monthly mutual obligation requirements, which includes closely monitoring job search activities and taking compliance action as required
  • Employment Account Manager (NSW)

    • Provision of individualised support and assistance to job seekers addressing / overcoming barriers to employment and ensuring that they gain suitable employment in an appropriate time frame
    • Negotiate, monitor and review the delivery of employment support services to jobactive clients
    • Detailed assessments of job seeker capabilities against potential employment opportunities available within the local labour market, and preparing and reviewing Vocational Profiles (if required)
    • Manage a caseload of jobseekers, reverse marketing candidates and job search training
  • Industry Client Manager

    • Research, create, maintain and drive industry specific relationships with employers, hosts and Registered Training organisations as well as employer groups, to create sustainable employment & training opportunities for AMES Australia clients
    • Provision of labour market information to staff to develop employment opportunities for clients through referrals, placements and outcomes as well as setting best practice in employer relationship management
    • Management of operational KPIs, compliance and performance expectations
  • Customer Service Officer

    • Greet all clients and visitors professionally and maintain reception and client interview areas to a professional standard
    • Manage reception, telephone, website, social media and email enquiries in a timely manner, providing support and assistance to customers, external agencies and staff
    • Identify the needs of the customer, check customer eligibility and provide accurate information to all customers relating to all activities and operations of AMES Australia
    • Receive and handle complaints and/or feedback, providing appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits, escalating where necessary and following up to ensure resolution where possible
    • Schedule client appointments with work brokers, teachers, case managers, community guides and other staff in accordance with the operational guidelines of each portfolio / division