Full Time Position (76 hours per fortnight) Competitive annual salary + Super + Salary Packaging * (to increase your take home pay) Located in Port Adelaide This is the perfect position for someone wanting to support individuals at the frontline of Community Services by joining a sizeable organisation that serves all areas of the South Australian community. Work in a supportive team to connect our clients with early case management and referrals, and directly contribute to health and safety of clients seeking our services.
Our belief in the transformative power of relationships lies at the heart of everything we do. You will be joining an inclusive, supportive and welcoming culture. Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) values are Diversity, Respect, Belonging and Learning and this is reflected in the way we work and treat each other. Our team embraces people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, sexual and gender identities. We understand that your relationships are important, so we believe in being flexible, where possible, to support you to balance your work and personal commitments.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Family Advisor who is keen to further develop their careers in the front line of a sizable community services organisation, and want to build their skills working directly with clients.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Bachelor's Degree (AQF Level 7) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or Social Services or Certificate (AQF Level 4) or Diploma (AQF Level 5) in a similar field with at least three years of relevant experience. It would be a bonus if you have:
Experience in assessment, advocacy, referral, case management and crisis work in a counselling or mediation environment in the community services industry. What you will be doing
The Family Advisor will respond to the needs of individuals and families who attend or telephone the Family Relationship Centre. The Family Advisor will assist clients to identify issues and give them options for addressing those issues, as well as provide clients with information and parenting advice and case manage their issues where appropriate.
Provide telephone and face-to-face case management and support to clients seeking assistance from RASA's Port Adelaide Offices. Be responsible for undertaking a comprehensive screening and risk assessment of issues such as family and domestic violence and child safe concerns. Provide advocacy and referral assistance to clients where appropriate. Assist in the development, planning and implementation of educational and/or developmental programs for clients. Contribute to providing a culturally responsive family service. If this role is what you are looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Relationships Australia South Australia is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that the services provided at RASA sites mean that our employees need to follow some specific requirements:
A satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check A satisfactory National Criminal History Check Have had the three TGA approved and recognised COVID vaccine doses and provide the certificate. If you can't comply, you are encouraged to have a confidential conversation with the hiring manager about your individual circumstances. *How Salary Packaging can increase your take home pay
Salary packing is an entitlement granted by the Federal Government to workers in approved non-government and health organisations. Salary Packaging can increase your take home salary by creating tax-free earnings. In effect, $15,899 of your wage can be paid tax-free in each fringe benefit tax year. This 'tax-free' amount is in addition to the tax-free threshold of $18,200 for income.
Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) is a not-for-profit, secular, community organisation, helping people to overcome difficulties and bring about positive change in their lives. We offer services for families, couples and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. To find out more about RASA go to rasa.org.au.
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