At a Glance
- Tasks: Help resolve housing issues and provide support to those in need.
- Company: Join Social Futures, a leader in community service and social change.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, wellness benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging applications from diverse communities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in relevant fields required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported. We are seeking a Program Worker, Connecting Home to join our team on a Part-Time (4 days a week) Fixed Term basis in Tweed Heads to help make a positive social change, together. The Connecting Home team works closely with other stakeholders to ensure wrap-around support and understands the importance of strengthened family, social and cultural connection.
Meaningful work that makes a difference
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits
What you'll be doing
- Work collaboratively with people to resolve their housing issues.
- Provide intake, assessment and brief intervention supports to people as they access the Connecting Home service.
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic support to people.
- Develop your skills and knowledge in undertaking assessments and implementing brief evidence-based interventions.
What we're looking for
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work, social science or social welfare, health promotion or similar.
- Experience providing high quality customer-centred individual case management with people.
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with all people to ensure effective relationships.
- Demonstrated well-developed organisational, time management and administrative skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional boundaries while engaging in person-centred work.
Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.
Program Worker Housing Homelessness in Tweed Heads employer: Social Futures Ltd
Social Futures is an exceptional employer, offering meaningful work that directly contributes to positive social change in the Tweed Heads, Lismore, and Ballina areas. With a supportive and collaborative team culture, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and wellness initiatives, all while working in a role that empowers women and fosters community partnerships. Join us to make a difference in the lives of those affected by domestic and family violence, within an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes growth.
