Transition Facilitator, The Arches

• Full-time, ongoing position
• Based at The Arches accommodation in Port Adelaide
• Work towards better futures for participants who have a long history of trauma

What we offer:

• Flexible working options - tell us what you need for that work-life balance*
• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year
• Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
• Paid parental leave, including superannuation paid on parental leave
• Paid study leave, and financial education assistance up to $6,000
• Genuine career development opportunities across the organisation
• Discounted motor vehicles and gym memberships
• BUPA and Medibank health cover discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, and your family

*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. This includes working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on your individual needs, the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced community services professional who demonstrates compassion, empathy and accountability to facilitate the transition of homeless participants residing at The Arches while on bail to suitable and longer-term accommodation. The successful applicant will a use person centred framework to develop transition plans with a key focus on finding medium to longer-term accommodation and community supports to maintain the accommodation.

You will have demonstrable experience in providing direct support to people who have a range of complex needs including experience of homeless and who have had contact with the criminal justice system, paired with experience and skills in developing trusted working relationships with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal participants.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Facilitate the transition of participants to suitable, longer term accommodation
• Support personal wellbeing through the provision of tailored support services to participants and provide one on one
• Make assessments to determine service eligibility
• Work collaboratively with internal specialists and external service providers and make referrals where additional support requirements are identified to better meet client needs
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants

What do you need to bring?

• Qualification in Social Work or Community Work and/or experience engaging with individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless
• Knowledge of the community services sector in South Australia with a specific emphasis on homelessness and the criminal justice sectors
• Experience developing and maintaining support plans, and risk assessment documentation

Who is AnglicareSA?

As one of SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 50,000 people each year. Our 2000 employees, and 300+ volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.