Job description
- Full Time or 0.8 EFT- Ongoing
- Daylesford Location
- Annual salary package of up to $109K pro rata (inc 11 % super) plus generous salary packaging options (Salary Range of $94,014-98,276 pro rata)
Our Organisation
At Cafs, you make the difference.
Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is a proudly independent community service organisation, with our head office located in the Ballarat Community. We celebrate diversity and strive to be inclusive in everything we do. For over 156 years, the heart of our service has been the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Today, that commitment stands strong, and we extend our programs to include everyone who needs assistance across the Grampians and Central Highlands – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people of all abilities, people of different race, ethnicity or cultural backgrounds and people of all religions.
Cafs have adopted TBRI® as our preferred model of care and Cafs way of strengthening relationships with others. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviours. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI is connection.
Our opportunity
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and community minded practitioner to join our team.
Housing & Homelessness Practitioners form part of our Housing & Homelessness team and play an active role in providing direct support to clients who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The role provides assistance to our clients to meet the goals and outcomes identified in a person’s case plan. The role provides information, support and advocacy services to our clients. Housing & Homelessness Practitioner – Entry Point will undertake initial assessments and planning for individuals seeking accommodation support.
To find out more, view the position description attached below.
About you
We are looking for a motivated, values driven person who wants a role where no two days are the same. You will hold previous case management experience in a community services organisation, providing services to a range of clients. You will have experience managing risk, completing risk assessments and managing the needs of a range of complex clients.
Our preferred candidate will thrive in working autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic and experienced team environment.
Our successful candidates will hold the below skills and attributes:
- Relevant Social work Degree, Diploma in Welfare studies, youth work or related qualification (desired)
- Demonstrated experience working within Housing & Homelessness programs (Highly desirable)
- Case Management Experience (Mandatory)
- Strong and authentic interpersonal skills with experience working with a range of clients
- Alignment to Cafs values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Kindness & Innovation
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has previous experience working in the housing & homelessness sector and holds relevant social work, welfare studies, youth work or related qualifications.
Qualifications in housing policy or public policy would be advantageous.
What Cafs can offer you?
- Join an organisation that lives their values
- Inclusive, supportive and innovative teams
- Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas Leave
- Rewarding Careers with professional development and dedicated resources to support your growth
- Salary Packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment
Further information
We would love to hear from you, to find out more about this opportunity please contact Nikita Guest Team Leader Housing & Homelessness or Alma Evans Talent Acquisition Business Partner for a confidential discussion on 03 5337 3333.
Interested?
To apply for this role please submit your application through the online portal by selecting the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to a satisfactory Police Check outcome and an employment Working with Children Check. Cafs strongly encourage all staff be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.
At Cafs we welcome applications from all people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, People with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions at Cafs.
