Are you ready to make a meaningful change? Lead our team of youth services professionals, dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for youth while fostering their active engagement within the community.

You will actively and positively engage with young people and their families who are experiencing high degrees of conflict causing the young person to be homeless or at risk of homelessness.

About the Role

The role is responsible for all aspects of the day to day operations of the Ruby’s Edwardstown or Thebarton site, leading a team of Therapeutic Youth Workers, and ensuring that the Ruby's Reunification Program is working effectively with all internal and external stakeholders to maximise impact for clients.

The Coordinator role requires:

• A flexible approach to client centred case management
• A supportive and collaborative approach to leadership
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Certificate IV in Youth Work or Community Services Qualification, reflecting a solid foundation in supporting young people effectively.
• Understanding of the SCHADS Award, including its impact on rostering practices. The role requires ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines while effectively scheduling staff across various shifts

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve well-being, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Why Work For Us?

• In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
• 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave
• Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing your work history and why you are passionate about the role, along with a current resume.

Candidates who submit a customised cover letter addressing the key criteria and their interest in working for Uniting Communities will be highly regarded.

If shortlisted, we will call you to discuss your application in more detail.

Closing date is midnight Sunday, 30th of March. Apply early; closing date subject to change.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.