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Early Intervention /Prevention Worker - Fleurieu

Junction Australia
  • Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract until December 2021
  • SCHaDS Social and Community Services -Level 4

The Opportunity:

The Early Intervention / Prevention (EIP) Worker is responsible in providing advocacy, referrals and support for those living in the Fleurieu region who are at risk of homelessness. Your sound communication skills will be highly valued as you develop strong working relationships with local real estate agents and schools who have families that have been identified as having early signs of family breakdown.

You will assist clients in the development of social and living skills that enhance their ability to make informed choices and enable them to improve their capacity to live independently. You will be reliable, proactive and professional with demonstrated experience in working case management of children, adolescents and families presenting with varied and complex needs.

You will be a valued part of our close-knit team which is highly regarded for delivering quality homelessness support services in the Fleurieu region.

Meet some of our amazing staff here!

About you:

  • Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services (or lesser qualification with relevant experience) - essential
  • Demonstrated ability to develop case plans within an established case management model - essential
  • Demonstrated experience in or understanding of supporting individuals/families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Knowledge and understanding of the social issues relevant to homelessness - including the determinants and effects of homelessness
  • Understanding of the complex needs of children, adolescents and families at risk of homelessness together with the impact/effect of other issues such as domestic violence, mental health etc

What we offer:

  • A supportive, flexible work environment with a strong focus on staff well-being
  • Great professional development opportunities
  • Generous salary sacrifice benefits
  • A You are Amazing Day - an extra day of leave to spend however you want!

You will need to:

  • Complete our online application process
  • Hold a current Working with Children Check
  • Hold a current First Aid Certificate
  • Hold a current Safe Environments Certificate
  • Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process
  • Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive

Junction Australia promotes a Child Safe Environment. We encourage applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent or other cultures to apply.

A full Position Description is attached below.

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