About the role – Full Time Maximum Term Contract until 30/06/2025

As a committed Homeless Practitioner, you will work within a restorative practice framework and ensure cultural accountability. The Homeless Practitioner is the first contact for clients entering or seeking homeless support. The position contributes to embedding an innovative Aboriginal designed service model known as Wardli-ana where team members will work with our collaborators across the Toward Home Alliance in multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• With an understanding of collective culture, build safe, trusting and consistent relationships with Aboriginal clients and their community members
• Provide early intervention and assessment to navigate the homeless systems and applications
• Keep accurate cultural client records including connection and working with their wider community.
• Ensure that services safeguard client’s cultural identity and connections with their community in partnership and consultation with the client and community members.

About you:

You will be a compassionate and skilled professional, experienced in supporting vulnerable populations, particularly within Aboriginal communities. With strong communication and relationship-building skills, you’ll collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders. Your cultural competence and commitment to continuous learning will ensure you provide respectful, tailored support, helping clients achieve long-term outcomes.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Certificate 4 in Community Services or related field.
• Track record of successfully engaging with clients and building relationships
• Previous experience in working with vulnerable and at-risk people.
• Experience working with Aboriginal people and communities in the provision of support services.
• Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to persuasively apply them in a complex working environment.

Specific Requirements:

Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain:

• A current and valid DHS: Child-Related Employment Screening/WWCC
• A current and valid National Police Clearance
• Training – Child Safe Environments
• Training – Apply First Aid (min HLTAID012)
• Approved Psychological Suitability Assessment.
• Ability and willingness to travel within South Australia as required.
• A valid full South Australian drivers’ license (C Class)

About us:

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 4.1) + super
• Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Mihiret Richards at mrichards@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.