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SCHADS Social & Community Award - Level 4
Indigo Junction is a values driven not for profit Organisation providing support to youth, families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
We are seeking a Full Time, dynamic, experienced and committed Afternoon Family Support Worker to provide supported crisis and transitional accommodation support to clients. This role is fast paced, involving the provision of multi-layered support services, building resilience, independence and empowerment within families.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role then this is your opportunity!
Join a passionate and supportive team within a not-for-profit Organisation!
- Access to varying employee discounts
- Employee Wellness events
- Salary Sacrificing Opportunity for Permanent Staff.
The key objectives of this position are:
• To provide supported crisis and transitional accommodation and related support services for families who have experienced a crisis resulting in homelessness.
• To ensure clients are safe, supported and increase their knowledge and confidence to reduce the likelihood of future crises.
• To support families towards more independent living by empowering them with life skills.
• To ensure client outcomes are optimised through the services participation in local coordinated interagency responses.
The key duties and responsibilities of this position are:
Organisational
• Operate in accordance with the Indigo Junction Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Operate within the Indigo Junction Staff Code of Conduct.
• Operate in accordance with CPFS Service Standards and funding contract requirements.
• Work within the principles set out in the Indigo Junction Case Management Framework under the direction of the Manager Family Service.
• Report to the Manager on the day to day operation of the Family Service.
• Other duties as directed by the senior staff.
Client Services
• Work within IJ’s Trauma Informed Care framework (training and education provided for new staff).
• Under the direction of the Manager, provide informal counselling/emotional support to clients.
• Perform routine tasks as specified that support the daily operations of the service.
• Assist with the delivery of client living skills programs.
• Provide information, advocacy and referral services for clients, and provide practical support to access those services.
Selection criteria:
• 3 years appropriate experience; or demonstrated equivalent
• Understanding of the cultural and social factors of homelessness and other crisis.
• Experience in providing advocacy and referral.
• Cultural competency and experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current Working with Children Clearance
• 'C' Class WA Driver's License
Applicants must have qualifications related to the position as described in the position description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply.
There is no close date, please apply as soon as possible, applications will be assessed as they are received.
You will only hear back from us if you are shortlisted for interview. Thank you for your interest in working at Indigo Junction
