Address- Program expansion, new position for Mackay
- Part-time, 30.4 hours per week
- Fixed term contract until June 2026
Footprints Community is a well-regarded not-for-profit provider of community-based services, working in the community for over 30 years. We specialise in working with older people, those that experience disability, mental illness, as well as those who are at risk of homelessness.
About the Role and the Program
The Housing Older Women?s Support Services (HOWSS) is specialised Housing and Support Hub for Older Women funded by the Department of Housing. The Footprints Community service offers a Brisbane-based Hub, regional spokes in Mackay and the Sunshine Coast, and a Queensland wide online navigation and Support Service that is inclusive of all older women experiencing housing instability or homelessness.
The Community Education Facilitator will be responsible for delivering, and evaluating educational programs and workshops aimed at older women who are experiencing housing instability or homelessness. This role involves engaging with the community to promote the service, facilitating group sessions, and working closely with stakeholders to ensure the programs meet the needs of the participants in the Mackay & surrounding region.
The position will work alongside the HOWSS team, and particularly the Community Engagement team.
About you
- Ability to establish relationships and maintain appropriate boundaries with co-workers, clients, carers, and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, skills to work cooperatively with other staff as well as working independently.
- Deep understanding of personal and professional boundaries
- Able to manage own self-care needs.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy
- Current class C Drivers Licence
- National NDIS Workers Screening check or current Yellow Card.
Desirable
- Relevant tertiary study in mental health, social work, psychology or a related field
- Skills in counselling and motivational interviewing
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Experience in delivering psycho-social educational groups such as SMART Recovery, DBT etc.
- Experience in Outreach community work
- Experience working with individuals with complex mental health support needs and individuals who are at risk of homelessness.
Benefits of joining Footprints
- Attractive remuneration commensurate with qualifications
- Generous salary sacrifice benefits
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
- Working with a committed and friendly team
- Footprints polo shirt
- Work mobile phone and laptop
- Reimbursement of kms for use of own vehicle
Any questions regarding this vacancy can be directed to: Madison Charles, Manager - Homelessness & Social Prescribing on ********@footprintscommunity.org.au
