AddressYour new company
3rd Space is a registered charity based in Fortitude Valley, that provides care and support to some of our community’s most vulnerable people – those who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They offer a safe environment with direct service intervention that aims to collaborate with visitors to the centre to break the cycle of homelessness.
Their services range from centre-based activities, such as a low-cost café, day rest area, showers and laundry facilities, to medical services and professional advice on housing, legal and wellbeing matters. Individual and family support is provided to increase stability of housing.
Their vision to break the cycle of homelessness is reflected in their mission to support people today and prepare them for tomorrow and their values of respect, dignity, persistence, and integrity.
Your new role
Your new role will report directly to the Service Manager and assist in ending the cycle of homelessness by supporting people’s Mental health wellness. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Provide flexible and individual interventions designed to meet the specific needs of each person or family accessing the service.
- Support general practitioner team members in their case management work by undertaking joint assessments where Mental health and substance use experience is required.
- Attend care team meetings with internal and external support providers to ensure a collaborative care coordination service delivery approach.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of service options, referral pathways and information for visitors who have Mental health and substance misuse issues.
- Maintain accurate and meaningful files and data according to funding requirements and 3rd Space data collection standards, ensuring visitor confidentiality.
What you'll need to succeed
- Tertiary qualifications Human Services, Behavioural Science, Social Work, or related discipline
- Mental health and/ or AOD qualifications with practical experience
- Exposure to a case management approach, servicing those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability related to trauma
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with First Nations peoples.
- Current QLD Driver’s Licence
- Current Blue Card and Police Check, or ability to obtain
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work for a well-established community services charity, approaching their 50th anniversary
- SCHADS 5 Salary: $93,858.96 - $98,111.52 + super
- Fixed term, full time, contract until June 30th, 2025
- Salary sacrificing options
- Mentorship from an experienced and nurturing Service Manager
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Owen Bealing on 07 3231 2*** or ************@hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
