Support Worker - Housing First Support Services, Part-timeCentacare Family Services offers relationship and community services to individuals, couples, and families.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified support workers to join our Geraldton based team.
A remuneration package based on the SCHCADS Award 2010 will be offered based on skills and experience.
This is a Part-time position, working 19 hours per week, level 4.1 of $43.08 per hour.
Key Functions Identify, engage, and support individuals and families who are rough sleeping in Geraldton, based on the Housing First Model and a collective impact approach.Ensure people who are sleeping rough are effectively linked with appropriate support services including health, mental health, employment, financial management, and social support.Provide ongoing support to clients housed through Housing First Support Services to maintain their tenancy.Provide and attend outreach services at multiple locations.Facilitate and participate in stakeholder meetings.Selection Criteria: Qualifications Formal qualifications in a related social services or AOD field.Selection Criteria: Skills & Experience Experience working with people experiencing homelessness, or lived experience of mental health issues, or AOD.Sound knowledge of the health, mental health, AOD, legal, housing, and mainstream support services available in Geraldton.Understanding of issues affecting First Nations people, homelessness, intergenerational trauma, and cultural sensitivity.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability and confidence to drive a heavy-duty crafter van.An open and welcoming approach to dealing with clients in a neutral, impartial, and non-judgemental manner.Ability to work within the philosophy and ethos of Centacare.Successful applicants will hold, or be able to obtain, a WA Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance no older than 12 months, and a current WA Driver's License.
How to Apply: Please submit your current resume along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role based on the selection criteria.
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