Program Worker Housing and Homelessness

7 days ago

Lismore, Australia Social Futures Full time

Program Worker Housing and Homelessness

**Posted**:
01/07/2025

**Closing Date**:
15/07/2025

**Job Type**:
Contract

**Location**:
Lismore

**Job Category**:
Community Services & Development

**Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact in the Lives of Others**

Are you a community-minded professional looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

We’re currently seeking a passionate and collaborative team player to join our Connecting Home service, supporting individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness—specifically focusing on mature-aged participants—across Lismore and Grafton areas.

You will play a key role in helping participants access safe, sustainable housing solutions and connect with the supports they need. No two days will be the same—whether you’re offering phone-based support, conducting outreach, or working alongside other community-based services to deliver strength based, person-centred care.
- Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who:

- Brings experience or transferable skills in case management, community services, or housing support
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building strong relationships with participants, service providers, and stakeholders
- Is proficient in conducting needs and risk assessments with care and professionalism

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:

- Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
- You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
- We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as access to online wellbeing platform, flexible working options

If you hold relevant qualifications and have experience in the homelessness or community services sector—or you’re looking to bring your skills into a role with real purpose—we’d love to hear from you.

**We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.**

Social Futures is a Rainbow tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Working with Children and National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.

**How to Apply**:
**Applications close Tuesday 15 July,**

We ensure clear communication and a response for every applicant.

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website:
For further information, please contact Karen Ford on 0407 396 459**.**

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