Be part of a rewarding role that supports a diverse range of client groups (youth, adults, families and children) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as well as ?women and children experiencing or escaping Domestic, and Family Violence based in Whyalla.

The Role

Centacare Domestic Violence & Homelessness Services delivers programs in Whyalla and surrounding regions. Whyalla Homelessness Service provides early intervention support to prevent homelessness and provides accommodation and support to individuals, couples and families, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Whyalla Regional Domestic Violence Service provides support and accommodation, advocacy and other related specialist support services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence or Aboriginal family violence and who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness.

This is a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2023 (a subsequent fixed-term period may be offered subject to funding).

See attached Position Description for full details. 

What you need to bring

     Essential

• Social Work degree or equivalent
• Experience in case management, and demonstrated ability to monitor, review and assess client progress against the case plan
• Experience in working with women and their children escaping domestic or Aboriginal family violence
• Proven ability to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions to problems working alongside the client
• Willingness and ability to travel to meetings/training including travel to Adelaide when required
• Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check. (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
• Due to the nature of our services, Centacare is required to comply with COVID19 government directions. You will be required to provide Centacare with your COVID19 vaccination certificate. If you cannot comply, you are encouraged to have a confidential conversation with the hiring manager about your individual circumstances to find out how this may apply to you.
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Ability to undertake some work out of standard work hours when required
• Ability to participate in the out-of-hours on-call roster, on-call allowances will apply as per the award

     Desirable

• Experience using H2H data collection systems
• Experience in the homelessness sector and in similar organisations
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate service delivery on behalf of clients

What’s in it for you

• SCHCADS Award 2010 Crisis Accommodation Level 4 $49.07 p/h + super
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• Highly skilled and experienced Social Work team
• Supportive and engaging team and management
• Supporting a diverse range of client groups (youth, adults, families and children) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
• Study leave for ongoing employees 
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services – Our Story [link removed]

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact John Rademaker, Manager – Whyalla Homelessness Service, on 08 8215 6370. 

Applications close 5pm on Friday, 04 November 2022.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.