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Form of workRespect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism
About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, family violence support, mediation, justice programs and out of home care services.
Do you want to help people who are homeless?
Centrecare operates a Homeless Assessment and Referral Service assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access accommodation and support options.
The Role
The role is to ensure the high-quality delivery of the service to ensure contractual requirements are being met. You will guide the team effectively through providing practical support and direction on conducting assessments with people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, providing information and making referrals to accommodation and service providers. Clients may be experiencing a range of complex issues including domestic violence, substance use, mental illness and suicidal ideation.
We are looking for someone who has passion for their work and is dedicated in supporting staff and clients. The ideal applicant will have a therapeutic and evidence-based practice approach, experience working with a range of client issues associated with homelessness and experience supervising employees.
A few specifics
Team Leader for up to 4 FTE
Supporting staff by advising on complex cases
Regular management supervision with staff and group case management reviews
Networking with stakeholders, liaising with program stakeholders and attending relevant funding body meetings
Reporting, reviewing statistics, contribute to management board reports
Training staff on internal processes
Selection Criteria(must be addressed and submitted with the application)
Recognised tertiary level qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Counselling and/or related disciplines
Specialist training and experience in assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Demonstrated experience in providing counselling and support to children, young people and families involved with homelessness services
Well-developed communication skills, written and verbal
Experience providing management supervision and leading group case management
Networking with stakeholders, liaising with program stakeholders and attending relevant funding body meetings
Ability to lead and work within a multiagency, multidisciplinary team
Ability to work a rostered basis 150 hours per four week period, with shifts including, 8.30am-4.30pm, 9am-5pm and 11.15am-7.15pm, with one Saturday shift per month
Hold a current driver’s license
Current National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 12 months)
A Current Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one
Culture
Centrecare is founded on the Church's holistic vision for community. Our inspiration is drawn from the Christian message of love, hope and justice. We are proud to have a team of dedicated people all of which are helping to improve the lives of others within the local community.
Benefits
Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900)
Annual leave loading at 17.5%
Extra 5 days leave per year
Access to professional development training
Insurance cover to and from work
Employee Assistance Program
Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super
How to Apply
Click apply for this job and you will be taken to our online job board where further details can be found on the vacancy description. Please note successful applicants must meet the selection criteria.
Position Closes: 8 April 2024
Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.
For more information call Michelle Angell - HR Lead on 08 9288 22***for a confidential discussion.
Centrecare believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
