Recovery Practitioner, Accommodation

About the role:

Anglicare's Homelessness Services endeavours to empower women to make their own decisions and provide them with the resources they need to take control of their lives and participate in their community. Our team provides accommodation and holistic support via a range of services to help women rebuild their self-worth to make sustainable changes in their lives. We support women to increase their capacity to sustain tenancies through a trauma informed/recovery orientated/housing first case management framework and due to an internal secondment, we are currently looking for a Recovery Practitioner to join our dedicated team.

Working 38 hours per week, the Recovery Practitioner - Accommodation, is part of an integrated Case Management team in providing therapeutic case management support to single adult women and young women who are parenting and are experiencing homelessness. You will be providing individualised support to women that may identify with multiple needs associated to mental health, addiction, trauma, and community isolation. The Recovery Practitioner will share a 7-day roster within the case management team that works across both day and mid shifts to support service delivery.

Responsibilities

With a background in using a strengths-based approach to facilitate case planning and support to women, our ideal candidate will also offer:

• Sound knowledge of issues facing single adult women, or young women who are pregnant or parenting, and are experiencing homelessness
• Comprehensive experience working with children and families and using targeted interventions to assist them to face a number of challenges
• A strong, robust understanding of Trauma Informed Practice, Recovery Orientated Practice and Housing First Principles
• Practical experience in case management and client support, and a sound knowledge of social and community housing within the community sector
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support to residents, with a focus on individual needs and situations
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of people
• Proven capability in maintaining objective, accurate and relevant records based on confidentiality, respect and client-centred care
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, which maintain a level of professionalism
• Confidence in self-management and the prioritisation of your own workload, along with a collaborative nature and interest in being part of a team

Qualification, Credentials and Other Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or Behavioural or Social Sciences
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children)
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the service region.
• Ability and willingness to work outside of standard business hours and provide on-call support as required.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.

What happens now?

Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Jack Robinson on

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.