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The Opportunity
The Senior Worker (Crisis Accommodation) will work as part of the Samaritans Youth Homelessness Support Services and will be responsible for the provision of site management within Samaritans Youth Crisis Accommodation.
* Maitland
* Permanent Full Time
* 7am-3.30pm
The Opportunity
The Senior Worker (Crisis Accommodation) will work as part of the Samaritans Youth Homelessness Support Services and will be responsible for the provision of site management within Samaritans Youth Crisis Accommodation.
The SHS sector is a vital part of the broader service system that is working towards ending homelessness. SHS service providers support people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of homelessness, through early intervention, crisis and transitional support; and post crisis support services. The program's primary objective is to ensure people who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness, are supported to achieve safe and stable housing in the community.
Samaritans Homelessness Services (SHS) to provide an extensive range of support to disadvantaged young people with an emphasis on those at risk of homelessness or who are homeless. Core services include residential support, outreach, early intervention and activities, employment, family, and group work, working with schools and information and referral.
The Samaritans Youth Crisis Accommodation is a short-term service for young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. The service provides assessment, short-term casework and transitional support through the provision of information, referral advocacy and case management
Why Work for us?
Benefits
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
* Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
* Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
* Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
* Career and development opportunities - we want you to flourish
* Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
* Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
* Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
About you?
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences/Youth work/Community Welfare/Social Work
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in equivalent position
* Effective leadership skills an ability to build a harmonious and high functioning work team
* Creative and flexible approach to young people experiencing homelessness
* Highly developed case management skills
* Positive communication and conflict resolution skills
* Ability to maintain and model professional boundaries
* Commitment to the rights and responsibilities of young people
* Demonstrated ability to manage young people in crisis
* Experience in the provision of person-centred practice
* Experience in employing strengths-based practice and systems theory
* Understanding of Rapid Rehousing and the Going home Staying Home guidelines
* Commitment to shared risk and decision-making practices to ensure oversight and escalation to upper management as required
* NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Working with Children Check, Current First Aid and CPR certificate, Australian work rights and willingness to undergo a National Police check
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
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