• Part-time (0.8) contract till 30 June 2025 | Location: Elizabeth
• Collaborative and client focused teams | Experienced and supportive leadership
• SCHCADS Crisis Level 4 $53.84p/h + super + PBI salary packaging

A rewarding role in a client focused team supporting pregnant and parenting young women and their children experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless.

The Role

This part-time (0.8 FTE) role is offered as a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2025, with the potential for ongoing employment. The position is based in Elizabeth.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide therapeutic case management to young people (18 and under) who are homeless or at risk. Your role will focus on strengthening independent living skills, supporting mental health and well-being, addressing the negative impacts of substance use, and guiding young people toward employment and stable housing. Additionally, you will provide leadership and support to Youth Case Workers and Youth Support Workers at Carlow Place.

The key duties in this role will include:

• Deliver high-quality case management tailored to complex needs, addressing areas such as mental health, parenting, housing, and independent living skills.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government and non-government agencies to enhance service coordination.
• Supervise and guide Youth Case Workers and Youth Support Workers, ensuring effective, trauma-responsive care.
• Provide clinical leadership, promoting best practices in attachment, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches.
• Maintain accurate records, including H2H data, and participate in professional development and multi-agency collaborations.
• Act as a key support to the Senior Manager, stepping in to manage site and program issues as required.

About You

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Social Work Degree (or willing to work towards registration)
• Understanding of the homelessness sector and intersecting services.
• Excellent communication skills, including written case notes and reporting.
• Leadership skills to guide and supervise team members, fostering a positive team culture.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to client care and program delivery.
• Hold valid Senior First Aid with CPR Certificate
• Willingness to undergo a Psychometric test

See attached Position Description for full details.

Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment with Centacare, the following documents must be provided for this role:

• Driver’s licence
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Level 4 Crisis Accommodation Employee $53.84p/h + Super
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

About Us

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please Tracy Ingram, Manager, on 08 8412 9584.

Closing Date: 5 pm, Monday 31 March 2025.

We encourage applicants to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job posting may close without notice.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.