Case manager, Kaiwhakahaere kēhi
Also known as
- Welfare worker
Case managers work with individuals and families to help them overcome hardship and access social services and support.
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$66K to $84K
Most common
$98K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Case managers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, but may also travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, communicate well and work well under pressure
Tasks
- provide emergency help in crises
- help people find or return to work
- assist with housing and financial support
- support prisoners with treatment and programmes
- make plans for clients after prison release
- teach life skills
- assist clients with insurance claims
- attend court and give evidence
- write reports and case notes
You usually need experience to become a case manager and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in human welfare or psychology studies
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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