• Homelessness Program
• Part-time (0.5 FTE), Fixed-term contract through until 30 June 2023
• SCHaDS Social and Community Services - Level 4
• Potential opportunity to work additional hours supporting other services within the program

About Us

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality services that help people to thrive? Do you want to work with a team that is highly driven to deliver quality homelessness support services in the Fleurieu region?

As an Outreach Support Worker, you will be responsible to provide culturally appropriate case management support to the children, adolescents and families that present with varying levels of complex needs from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. You will manage your own caseload and liaise with a wide range of agencies, groups, and individuals to provide high-quality, mobile, flexible, and client-focused homelessness support services across the Southern Fleurieu region.

The role requires sound communication skills, providing assistance, advocacy and information to the people we work with and wherever possible, empowering them to maintain their tenancies. If you are a reliable, proactive, and professional seeking a rewarding position to help people who live in the Southern Fleurieu region, then this is the role for you!

About You

We are seeking a highly passionate person who:

• Has demonstrated experience in developing case plans within an established case management model
• Possesses an understanding of crisis intervention and crisis management strategies and techniques
• Has both knowledge and an understanding of the social issues relevant to homelessness - including the determinants and effects of homelessness
• Understand the complex needs of children, adolescents, and families at risk of homelessness together with the impact/effect of other issues such as domestic violence, mental health, etc.
• Holds a Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent and substantial experience in the field

What We Offer

• Values-driven culture
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• Great professional development opportunities
• A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of leave to spend however you want
• A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman

You Will Need To:

• Complete our online application process
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Hold or willing to obtain a current First Aid Certificate
• Hold a or willing to obtain a current Safe Environments Certificate
• Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process
• Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s license and be willing to drive

Junction is committed to ensuring that our workplace is safe and free from known risks to the health and safety of employees, volunteers, students, and people we work with. Due to the nature of our services, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to being appointed to the role.

How To Apply

Click on the "Apply Now" button to be redirected to our recruitment site. Please ensure you complete all questions before submitting your application.

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.

A position description is attached.