AddressRuah aims to promote measures to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal opportunity Act applies to this role.
We are looking for a Support Coordinator to join the Intensive Housing team! This is a permanent position. The position will work full-time, 38 hours per week based at the Ruah Engagement Hub.
The intensive Housing Program, Street to Home and Corrections Housing Support teams now operate as a Mobile Outreach Team to help clients access stable housing and support. This role also entails supporting clients being discharge from psychiatric units (Graylands, Royal Perth Hospital 2K, Bentley Mental Health Service, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Armadale Hospital) to obtain and maintain long-term accommodation whilst providing holistic case management support.
At Ruah we work as one Ruah to support vulnerable clients to make a positive change. We need compassionate, experienced and trauma informed employees to drive our missions and values.
What we are looking for?
- Relevant qualifications in a related discipline at degree, diploma, or certificate level/less formal qualification with work or lived experience to perform sufficiently at this level/or demonstrated work experience at the level.
- Personal goal planning skills that contribute to the achievement of client goals in line with the Model of care.
- Skills in reflective practice and highly developed report writing using analytical reasoning.
- Ability to support and mentor support workers.
- Case management experience.
- Advanced computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
- Ability to engage and maintain professional relationships with clients and their wider natural supports with multiple needs and issues.
- Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the guiding principles of the organization.
- Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.
Required Compliance Documents
- Current drivers’ license
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Certificate
What do we offer?
- An opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team
- Level 4 of the SCHADS award $82,307-88,571 per annum depending on experience (based on rates from 9 July 2023)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
- 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% (for award-based staff).
- Flexible working hours and office locations
- An extensive learning and development program.
- Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more!
To apply please submit a one page expression of interest outlining your experience and why you would be suitable role, and a copy of your current CV.
Closing date for applications -24 May 2024 . If the suitable candidate is successful prior to this date the ad will close early.
Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation.
We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.
Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.
