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SalaryFull Time-Salary Range $82,063
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Your new employer
Aboriginal Family Support Services is a lead, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.
Your new role
Based in Metro and Southern Adelaide and reporting to the Manager, Wardli-ana, as a committed Case Manager known as a Homeless Navigator, you will work within a restorative practice framework and ensure cultural accountability. The Homeless Navigator provides ongoing support and service navigator for clients entering or seeking homeless support. This includes Assertive Outreach, Case Management, and in home support. You will be working within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team within the Towards Home Alliance
Who we are looking for
You will understand the issues facing Aboriginal people and families who are experiencing homelessness. You will ability to negotiate and relate with stakeholders at all levels and establish and maintain a high degree of cultural and professional credibility. You will demonstrate ability to be effective in oral and written expression. You will be able to demonstrate your understanding of culturally responsive services and provide examples of your previous success engaging community with services successfully. You will also have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse Aboriginal communities on sensitive issues This role will require the successful applicant to follow the values and charter of the Towards Home Alliance whilst also ensuring AFSS practice approach is embedded in the services we are providing.
To be successful you will need
- Extensive prior experience in family support and complex case management
- A South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- A Safe Environments for Children and Young People – Through their eyes Certificate
- A current Australian Drivers Licence
- Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
- Confirmation of being fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
Don’t have a WWCC? You can apply on-line at www.screening.sa.gov.au
Ideally you will also have
Certificate IV, diploma or degree in a community service related qualification;
Working in a not for profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.
If this sounds like you view the J&P in the AFSS Employment section www.afss.com.au
Then tell us in a 2 page cover letter (that reflects the J&P) why you’re a good fit for this job and send this with your resume to ***********@afss.com.au
For more information, please call Tatum on 0400 592 *** (Mon to Fri – 9am – 5pm)
Applications close 9am Thursday 1 February 2024
Please Note: Previous applicants need not apply
We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not provide a 2 page cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification we are unlikely to consider your application. AFSS reserves the right to commence interviews prior to closing date, and may fill the role if a suitable candidate is identified.
