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Recovery Practitioner - Womens Early Intervention Service - Identified

Anglicare Southern Queensland

About the Position:

Anglicare’s Homelessness Services strive to empower people to make their own decisions and provide them with the resources they need to take control of their lives and participate in their community. Our team provides accommodation and holistic support via a range of services to help people rebuild their self-worth to make sustainable changes in their lives.

Our new program provides case management support to women referred through the Women’s Early Intervention Program (WEIS), who are in contact with the Brisbane Magistrate’s Court or are on a probation and parole order at the Brisbane Central and Brisbane South Probation and Parole office.

The role of Recovery Practitioner will act as a service system navigator and advocate to access to other support services with a specific focus on addressing the immediate housing needs of women at their point of contact with the criminal justice system. This is contract role working full time hours until the end of June 2021.

This is an identified role and Anglicare SQ considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

Due to the nature of this role only female applicants will be considered. This is arguable under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

About You:

With a background in using a strengths-based approach, you will be passionate about supporting women who have a history with the criminal justice system, providing advocacy and assistance in housing and community services. Our ideal candidate will also offer:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to identify with this heritage
  • Experience in case management and assessment of adults - especially women
  • Intervention strategies including homelessness, family support and at-risk individuals
  • A strong, robust understanding of Trauma Informed and Recovery Orientated Practice
  • Sound knowledge of social and community housing, and of issues facing women in the criminal justice system
  • Ability to provide practical and emotional support, with a focus on individual needs and situations
  • Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of people
  • Proven capability in maintaining objective, accurate and relevant records based on confidentiality, respect and client-centred care
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, which maintain a level of professionalism
  • Confidence in self-management and the prioritisation of your own workload, along with a collaborative nature and interest in being part of a team

Your qualifications will include a Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or a similar field, and/or equivalent practical experience; a current Blue Card (Working with Children); and a Queensland Driver Licence.

What We Offer:

Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

  • An opportunity to further develop your case management and advocacy skills, within an exciting contract role
  • Working with a great team of professionals who care
  • A chance to increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging options
  • Genuine and realistic personal and professional development, including training and networking events

Anglicare SQ considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

Due to the nature of this role only female applicants will be considered. This is arguable under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

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