• Part-time (0.7 FTE)
• Fixed-term contract through until 30 June 2021
• SCHaDS Social and Community Services - Level 4 
  

Are you an enthusiastic person who enjoys working in a small team and is committed to supporting people with complex needs who are in crisis or at risk of homelessness? 

About Us:

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting more than 8,500 South Australians each year through housing and community services including domestic violence and crisis support; child protection; homelessness programs and counselling. Our strong focus on prevention and early intervention is underpinned by a range of thriving local groups and programs.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

The Opportunity: 

As an Outreach Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing superior support and interventions that improve outcomes for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of managing your own caseload. Your ability to liaise with a wide range of agencies, groups, and individuals will be critical to successfully providing high-quality, mobile, and client-focused homelessness support services. 

Your sound communication skills will be highly valued in providing assistance, advocacy, and information to the individuals we support and, wherever possible, empowering them to maintain their tenancies. You will be proactive and professional with a passion for excellence in case management of children, adolescents, single/ couple adults, and families with varied and complex needs including mental illness and AOD. 

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic professional to become a part of our close-knit team that delivers highly regarded homelessness support services. 

Meet some of our amazing staff here!

About You:

• Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent and substantial field experience – essential
• Demonstrated ability to develop case plans within an established case management model – essential
• Ability to use your understanding of crisis intervention and crisis management strategies to improve client outcomes
• Communication style that develops resilient client relationships and eases negotiation tensions
• Knowledge of the complex needs of children, adolescents and families at risk of homelessness and an understanding of broader issues including domestic violence and mental health that influence the best approach to support

What We Offer:

• A supportive, flexible work environment with a strong focus on staff well-being
• Great professional development opportunities
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• 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

How To Apply:

To apply for this role, please click Apply Now, fill out the questions, and on the following page you'll be asked to add your resume, cover letter, and relevant qualifications and certifications; make sure you have this ready before you apply.  

A position description is available below, or for further confidential inquiries contact Kristy Blackmore, Group Leader, Community Support on 08 8392 3000.  

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.