Community Service Worker

1 week ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Housing Choices Australia Full time

Introduction:

Catherine House is a quality accredited, not-for-profit organisation that works holistically with women affected by homelessness. Catherine House continually looks for innovative housing and support solutions for women experiencing homelessness.

Our goal is not just to house women, but also to offer life-changing opportunities that will enable them to move forward and live a life that is purposeful and meaningful to them.


In January 2021, Catherine House proudly joined the Housing Choices Group of Companies, to become part of Housing Choices South Australia (HCSA).

Housing Choices is a leading national non-profit community housing organisation that holds the same values as Catherine House.

Description:

The Opportunity


Based in the inner city, we have an opportunity for a Community Service Worker to join our team on a part-time basis, working a minimum of 40 hours per fortnight.

The position will be offered on a nine (9) month fixed-term basis due to covering a period of parental leave.


The Community Service Worker is responsible for:
working collaboratively with team members to deliver a high-quality service, which is consistent with program goals and provides a safe and positive environment for clients;
a diverse range of program admin and client support under the direction of the case worker;
supporting case workers in client related administration activities;
housekeeping and cleaning duties; and
meal provision, food preparation and service.


Relevant shift loadings and penalty rates also apply, noting that for passive sleepover shifts, staff receive a nightly allowance of $55.89 together with the applicable night shift loadings for active hours.

Generous salary packaging is also available.

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Skills and Experiences:

About You

We are seeking an experienced Community Service Worker with the following:

  • relevant post-secondary qualification plus previous experience working in a similar role and environment with similar clients.
- proven experience working with people who have a range of high and complex needs, including mental health and substance misuse issues.
- interested in working 'after hours' and has flexibility to be responsive to additional shifts.
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- previous demonstrated experience in case work.
- enthusiastic, a team player with good self-awareness and insight.
- experience working in an accommodation / residential setting, or similar.
- experience in homelessness sector.
- experience in the use of Client Record Management Systems.

What we offer in return

  • 5 Weeks Annual Leave
  • Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
  • Recognition program
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ceri Harbisher, Senior Case Worker - Supported Accommodation Service, on


To be considered for this position, you will need to submit your resume, together with a cover letter outlining your experience, knowledge and capabilities.

Please note that it is a minimum requirement that the successful position holder:

  • agrees to and undergoes relevant employment screening as required
  • including but not restricted to Working with Children or NDIS Worker Check;
- agrees to and complies with Child Safety policies and procedures;
- provides a current driver's license and willingness to travel across Catherine House locations, if and as required.


Whilst COVID-19 vaccination mandates are no longer in place in South Australia, vaccination is important for managing COVID-19 related risks in our residential settings and service provisions.

Prospective staff are encouraged to be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, as per ATAGI guidelines.

Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday, 25 June 2024.

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