Home & Financial Stability | Western Suburbs SA
Role Overview
Join UnitingSA's Port Youth team as our Coordinator. TheCoordinator is responsible for ensuring that the Port Youth teamprovide quality services to young people who are assisted throughthe supported accommodation setting and assist clients totransition to independent living in the community. The role entails staff supervision, coordination and support, on-call (includingweekends) responsibilities, complex case management and theimplementation of quality services as outlined by the AdelaideNorth West Homelessness Alliance (ANWHA) and UnitingSA. The rolealso includes early morning shifts commencing at 730am.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate the day-to-day operation and quality assuranceof the crisis accommodation team and other project staff
* Develop rosters of staff with consideration for industrialparameters, fairness and required staffing ratios
* Monitor the quality of work being delivered by teams
* Work within the principles of collaboration with all teammembers
* Ensure a safe working environment that meets Work Healthand Safety requirements
* Be an active member of the team and positively contributeto a team environment
* Provide case management oversight including facilitatingcomplex case reviews, family reunifications, managing crisissituations and negotiating exit pathways
* Respond to client enquiries and complaints, ministerialrequests and child protections matters in a timely manner
* Provide linkages and referrals to other agencies (whereappropriate)
* Operate services and programs within the set budgetsallocated
Skills & Experience
* Significant experience working with young people withmultiple and complex needs within the Homelessness Sector
* Leadership of others including, supervision, support andcoordination
* Experience in working with marginalised people, includingskills in case planning, complex case management and differentmodels of intervention
* Tertiary qualification in community services, social workor equivalent and extensive community work and training(essential)
* Current SA driver's licence (essential)
* Current DHS Working with Children Check (essential)
* Current National Police Clearance (essential)
* Safe Environments For Children and Young People – Throughtheir Eyes Certificate (essential)
* DCP Psychological Suitability (essential)
In return, you will work in a compassionate, respectful and justcommunity in which all people participate and flourish.
What we offer
* Unlock up to $15,900 in tax-free earnings with salarypackaging, boosting your take-home pay
* Treat yourself to an extra $2,650 tax-free each year withour Meal and Entertainment Card
* Enhance your job perks with novated leasing, offering taxsavings and financial flexibility
* 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
* Paid parental leave
* Strong commitment to personal and professionaldevelopment
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
About UnitingSA
UnitingSA, established in 1919, upholds values of respect,compassion, and justice. UnitingSA now helps more than 12,000people per year within our aged care, community, disability, mentalhealth, child development and employment programs.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kaelia Cockington,Senior Manager home and Financial Stability on 0491 481 295.
For further information, a full job description is attachedbelow.
We welcome applications from all community members, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diversebackgrounds, mature-aged individuals, and people with disabilities. Our employment screenings vary based on role requirements. Thesemeasures ensure we recruit individuals who align with ourstandards.
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would liketo be considered for this opportunity please apply now. Ifyou require any assistance in submitting your application please donot hesitate to contact our Talent & Acquisition team on 08 84402120. Applications close Tuesday 24th March 2026.
Our application process is mobile-friendly for yourconvenience.
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