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Team Leader

BaptistCare

About the Role

You will oversee a community development team to create and implement programs that provide individual support and community strengthening through grass roots initiatives. HopeStreet works within a trauma informed, strengths based and harm minimisation framework –working to support people in complex circumstances who are experiencing marginalisation such as homelessness, domestic violence and addiction.

About You

You will need to be passionate about creating inclusive and engaging spaces for our clients and promote opportunities for belonging, safety and community. You ensure service users are treated with respect, equality and dignity.

  • Degree in Community Services, Welfare, Psychology, Non Clinical Mental Health or relevant discipline
  • Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to social justice and community development
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of housing, alcohol and other drugs and mental health issues
  • Demonstrated experience in youth work, child protection and mandatory reporting
  • Demonstrated data entry and management proficiency
  • Ability to work independently, lead and work as part of a team
  • Proven ability to recruit and manage volunteers
  • Ability to assist where needed in community spaces, including HopeStreet Café, HopeStreet Op Shop, HopeStreet Youth Centre and reception area.

About Us

We love what we do and the communities we help. Our team work together to strengthen communities, create trusted places where people gather, and transform lives. We walk with each person to understand the unique circumstances of their life and we empower them to live well through practical and reliable support.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation that connects with communities and thousands of individuals. You may know us for our aged care services -- we also give back to the community through domestic violence initiatives, community affordable housing, and offerings such as no-interest loans to people experiencing disadvantage.

Apply now!

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Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.

Recruitment agencies, we will not be needing assistance at this time.

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