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Form of workAre you eager to contribute to a remarkable cause? Join us at Homelessness Connect and become a valued member of our caring team. We are committed to delivering telephone-based support services to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
24/7 Operation:
Our services run round-the-clock, ensuring we're there when our community needs us the most. As the successful candidate, you'll embrace a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, overnights, and weekends.
Having availability for all shifts is essential in this role!
Choose the work arrangement that suits you best. We are offering both a casual and part-time position.
In your cover letter, please indicate which you are interested in.
About Us:
Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.
This role is responsible for:
- Providing a trauma informed intake and assessment of clients presenting situation
- Referral to appropriate specialist homelessness service providers and other external agencies
- Acting as an advocate when necessary to support our clients.
- Assisting clients in successfully engaging with essential services.
- Facilitating access to crisis shelter accommodations.
About You:
You will have demonstrated experience in the Community Services Sector as well as:
- Diploma level qualifications or equivalent
- Proficiency in data entry, computer skills, and effective time management.
- Knowledge of the Homelessness sector, Domestic Violence awareness and an understanding of Youth Culture
- Capability to operate within a 24/7 schedule, encompassing active overnight shifts.
Our Benefits
- In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
- To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access Pay
- Discounted private health insurance
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Purchased Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org
About Us
Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.
About the Benefits
- In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
- To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access Pay
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Early Intervention Physio Program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org
Your Application
Please attach a cover letter addressing the Job Description and a current resume.
Closing date is midnight 29th March. Apply early; closing date subject to change.
As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.
