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Social Futures is a voice for social change in regional Australia, helping to create connected, resilient communities. With more than 40 years’ industry experience, we are a community service leader, striving to create change through our work across homelessness and housing supports, youth and family services, sector advocacy and programs that promote genuine participation for people with disability.Social Futures is an equal opportunity employer, accredited by White Ribbon Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. Social Futures priorities child safety. Current Working With Children and National Police Check clearances are a condition of employment.Purpose of the PositionThe role is to professionally and sensitively oversee a quality response to the needs of young people, adults and families, NGO’s, government and the community more broadly. An integrated and no wrong door first response team will deliver services as part of the Communities North Consortium. The First Response team will provide access to the service, will assess client needs and refer them to appropriate and accessible local services.This team leader role will oversee a team of caseworkers who will be responsible for assessing and responding to clients’ supports needs. The role also encompasses some direct service provision, service promotion and community development tasks.The position is charged with leading the team and providing direct client services which will:Ensure streamlined, no wrong door access to Communities North services across the region.Support and build capacity for self-advocacy of clients rights and responsibilitiesProvide warm referral services, comprehensive assessment, triage and referral/case coordination and engage in casework in low needsFacilitate service Promotion, and develop appropriate referralEngage in effective communication (verbal and written) that meets the needs of clients andEnsure that all conduct towards clients, the community, colleagues and other service providers is conducted in a professional and ethical mannerApplications close 4 pm Sunday 31st March, 2019To submit your Expression of Interest, please click apply below and follow the online form. This will involve uploading your resume, cover letter (optional) and addressing the ten (10) selection criteria indicated on the online form.To access a position description, address the selection criteria and apply online, please visit our website:https://careers.socialfutures.org.au/job-details/query/7583463Or click the green "APPLY" button below if you have followed the online application link:Please note applying directly through Seek.com will result in an incomplete application, not addressing the selection criteria.Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:David Brenan : 0427 895 308Position Description
Australia - NSW
Coffs Harbour & North Coast
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