• Part Time, 60 hours per fortnight, Fixed Term to March 2022
• SCHCADS Level 4 plus generous salary packaging options
• Location - Lismore

Have a passion for assisting individuals in finding employment and/or training?

Social Futures are seeking an individual with a firm grasp and understanding of the employment services industry, with a proven track record of successful employment and training outcomes. The applicant with have a strong understanding of emerging issues, trends, and barriers facing communities of the Northern Rivers Region & respective LGA’s. The ideal candidate will have an expertise in assisting residents to secure long term employment outcomes and a demonstrated understanding of local industries and employment markets.

As a Program Worker within the Housing and Employment team you will be required to assist participants experiencing housing instability, identify and access appropriate support, education and employment opportunities. You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, service providers and participants, building capacity and linking with opportunities for skills development, with the ultimate goal of empowering participants in achieving economic participation and housing independence.

Your customer service is second to none and you will be an advocate for those you are working with including delivering on services, but not limited to, case management and wrap around support, coaching and mentoring, assisting clients to access work experience placements, job placements and providing work retention support.

You will have a track record for meeting and or exceeding targets, you are innovative, proactive and your experience working with social housing tenants and those experiencing barriers and challenges to enter the private rental market will be held in high regard.

This role is for a position working within the Opportunity Pathways Program (OPP) - learn more about the program via the video below.

What Social Futures Offers:

• A responsive and family friendly workplace
• Access to banked hours leave
• Attractive salary packaging options
• Regular supervision and support
• Ongoing training and development

Social Futures is a voice for social change in regional Australia, helping to create connected, resilient communities. With more than 40 years’ industry experience, we are a community service leader, striving to create change through our work across homelessness and housing supports, youth and family services, sector advocacy and programs that promote genuine participation for people with disability.

As an equal opportunity employer, we will actively recruit our workforce from targeted communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ and people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Social Futures is committed to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children and upholds the National Child Safe Principles. Working with Children and National Police Check clearances are mandatory requirements for all staff.

How to Apply.

For your application to be considered you must:

• Click the green Apply Now button and address the selection criteria
• Include an updated resume detailing your suitability for the role

For further information, please contact Jahdon Quinlan on 0419 499 705.