11 Nov
|
Anglicare Southern Queensland
|
Brisbane City
11 Nov
Anglicare Southern Queensland
Brisbane City
About us
At Anglicare Southern Queensland, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations. At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and care. Join our team today, and make a difference today, tomorrow and together. Be where you are needed. Belong right here.
About the role
The Recovery Practitioner, Accommodation provides person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery support to single adult women and single young pregnant and/or parenting women who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. This role is embedded within a specialist women and families homelessness program and works primarily with vulnerable women impacted by homelessness, trauma, and domestic and family violence. Demonstrated experience working within women-only or gender-responsive services and supporting vulnerable women is highly desirable. Working from a strengths-based framework, you will empower women to build stability, resilience and independence through case management, practical assistance, and connection to community supports. This role will involve both individual and group-based support, including developing case plans, facilitating workshops, and helping women transition successfully into safe and sustainable housing.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated practitioner who is committed to social justice, empowerment and improving outcomes for women and families in need. This position is a Fixed-Term Full Time for 12 months role based at our Women’s Housing and Homeless Services at Toowong, QLD. Qualifications, Credentials and Requirements
• Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field, and/or equivalent practical experience in the homelessness sector.
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children).
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Commitment to flexible
working hours
as required Responsibilities
• Deliver high quality, client case management and support services.
• Undertake assessments, develop case plans and facilitate goal setting using trauma-informed approaches.
• Support women and young mothers to access protected housing, develop life skills, and enhance wellbeing and self-determination.
• Facilitate group activities and workshops promoting personal development, parenting skills, and community connection.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, reports, and case notes in line with ASQ standards.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal teams, housing providers and community agencies.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision,
and continuous improvement initiatives to support service excellence.
• Uphold Anglicare’s values and promote safety, respect and dignity in all interactions. About you
• Demonstrated experience providing case management and assessment support to adult and young women at risk of homelessness.
• Understanding and application of Trauma Informed and Recovery Oriented practice.
• Experience delivering intervention strategies relating to family support, homelessness, and at-risk women and children.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems. What happens now? Apply now by submitting your current resume and an optional cover letter, and by answering a few short application questions. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or would like more information, please contact Jacinta at jfuss@ anglicaresq.org.au. Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-secure environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection. Responsibilities SAC Recovery & Accom Qualifications SAC Recovery & Accom
📌 Recovery Practitioner Accommodation (Brisbane City)
🏢 Anglicare Southern Queensland
📍 Brisbane City