Housing Weekend Activities Support Worker

It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by a female. This requirement is in accordance with s25 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

About ATSICHS Brisbane

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way – supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).

See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au

Job Description

About the role

You will respond to emerging crisis and safety needs of Kaggabrabah in accordance with ATSICHS policies and procedures. Maintain accurate administration notes and uphold records to ensure a smooth transition to staff.

Duties

• Respond to safety concerns of residents in a prompt and orderly manner, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide an on-call response to residents.
• Provide administrative support.
• Liaise with external parties where necessary; police, other hostels and homeless shelters.
• Meet with all new residents upon arriving at JWH and regularly engage with existing residents to build relationships and a sense of safety.
• Facilitate targeted child and family programs at the Kaggarabah Centre to facilitate positive child-parent attachment and family wellbeing.
• Participation in scheduled training.

Culture

Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and cooperative team that will help you grow personally and professionally.

Benefits

• Permanent part time position.
• Starting annual salary of $64,000 + weekend rate
• 11 % Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).

Desired Skills and Experience

COVID-19 Requirement

• Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid -19 vaccine is encouraged.

Required

• Current Cert lll/lV or equivalent in Social Work,Human Services,Child and Family, Allied Health, Youth Work,Child and Family Intervention, preferred or extensive experience with sound Knowledge and skills in working with children and family issues OR2 years of relevant experience in social services field.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and their cultures, and a general understanding of the issues that are affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary Australian society.
• Experience in managing complex situations is sought after.
• Demonstrated experience in working sensitively with women and children.
• Demonstrated ability in responding to family crisis.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the application of a variety of hostel management procedures and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and deescalate volatile situations.
• Ability to support and manage a continuous improvement model for achieving improved ways of working at JWH.
• Decisive listening, influencing and persuasive skills.
• Demonstrated ability in accurate note talking and filing.
• Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
• Valid Police Check.
• Experience with Intake.

Preferred

Knowledge of Infoxchange or similar data base

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.