Centacare’s Drug & Alcohol Service 

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

• Part-time position (0.8 FTE)
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Social and Community Services Employee – Level 5
• Salary Packaging and Car Available

Centacare Drug and Alcohol Service (CDAS) aims to assist young people and their families to reach their full potential when confronted by alcohol and other drug problems through provision of family work, individual counselling and an in-home detoxification service.

The successful applicant will be skilled in assessment and counselling of young people and their families who are affected by alcohol or other drugs.  They will have skills and experience in working in a family systems model, motivational interviewing and CBT.  They will work in a reflective, flexible team environment, interacting with a diverse range of agencies in supporting well-being of young people and their families.

This position is outreach with the office based at Seaton.

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Gillian Bridgen on (08) 8215 6785.

Applicants are to address the 5 Key Performance Indicators as per the Position Description and include a CV listing contact details of three referees and either post or email to:

Gillian Bridgen
Manager, CDAS
80 Payneham Road
Stepney SA 5069

mail: gbridgen@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm, Friday, 13 May 2016.

Case Manager

Schools Assertive Outreach Service (SAO)

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

• Part time position (0.6 FTE)
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Social and Community Services Employee – Level 5
• Salary Packaging Available

The role of the Schools Assertive Outreach (SAO) team is to provide a specialised early intervention service response to secondary school students who have been identified as homeless or at risk of homelessness. SAO will provide support to young people a through outreach case management and group work.

The Case Manager works with young people and their families, school personnel and the community to facilitate the stabilisation of the young person’s housing and their reintegration into education, in both case work and group based settings.

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Nigel Wyatt on (08) 8159 1400.

Applicants are to address the 5 Key Performance Indicators as per the Position Description and include a CV listing contact details of three referees and either post or email to:

Nigel Wyatt
Manager, Schools Assertive Outreach Service (SAO)
413 Grange Road
Seaton  SA  5023

Email: nwyatt@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Friday, 6 May 2016.

Police Drug Diversion Initiative (PDDI)

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

• Part time Position (0.5 FTE)
• 12 month contract
• Social and Community Services Employee Level 5
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Salary Packaging Available

The role of the Drug Diversion Worker is to provide a brief intervention service to adults or young people who are referred by the police drug diversion line.

The role involves assessment and brief intervention initially through a single session (but may be up to 8 sessions) to address issues related to drug use, risk factors, family functioning and other life domain issues which impact on daily living.

The role includes assessment, brief intervention, education, individualised support and counselling.

Special Conditions:

• Drug Diversion Workers must be accredited by the Minister of Mental Health & Substance Abuse (or their delegate) upon commencement.

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Gillian Bridgen on (08) 8210 8785.

Applicants are to address the 5 Key Performance Indicators as per the Position Description and include a CV listing contact details of three referees and either post or email to:

Gillian Bridgen
Manager, PDDI

80 Payneham Road
Stepney  SA  5069

Email: gbridgen@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Monday, 18 April 2016.

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

We are seeking highly motivated, confident & reliable people to join our committed team in the provision of quality accommodation and respite services for individuals with Intellectual Disability. We welcome applicants with qualifications or experience in Disability, Youth Work and/or Mental Health.

The successful applicants will support individuals to maximise their independence & opportunities for community inclusion by implementing a strength based, person centred approach. Applicants must be prepared to work on weekends, evenings and overnight.

Essential Requirements

• Study in or related to Disability Services or the Human Services Field.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disability.
• Willing to undertake a Police Check Clearance.
• Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Commitment to undertake training as required.
• Good availability and prepared to work weekends, evenings and overnight

Download the Position Description here or contact Georgia Trowse on (08) 8215 6816.

Applications addressing the KPI’s within the Position Description, including related experience and listing contact details for three professional referees are to be addressed to:

Georgia Trowse
Administrative Assistant- Disability Services
Centacare Catholic Family Services
45 Wakefield Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000

Email: gtrowse@centacare.org.au

Applications to be received by 5:00pm Thursday, 11 April, 2016

Innovative Community Action Networks (ICAN)

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

• Part time Position (0.5 FTE)
• Social and Community Services Employee Level 5
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Salary Packaging Available

Centacare’s ICAN Service aims to engage and support children and young people 10-19 years of age who are at risk of disconnecting from formal schooling and/or learning.  The service is targeted at young people across Adelaide Metropolitan and several regional locations who have been identified as not engaging in learning and lacking connection to broader communities.

ICAN provides case management services and flexible learning options to young people referred via a DECS FLO enrolment.

Case management and learning options are individually tailored and designed to meet the needs of individual young people.  Programs and services can be offered via an outreach model, in schools, homes and a variety of other community spaces.

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Erica Knapp on (08) 8215 6805.

Applicants are to address the 5 Key Performance Indicators as per the Position Description and include a CV listing contact details of three referees and either post or email to:

Erica Knapp
Manager, ICAN Services
45 Wakefield Street
Adelaide  SA  5000

Email: eknapp@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Monday, 21 March 2016.

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

• Part time Position
• Social and Community Services Employee Level 4
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Salary Packaging Available

Centacare’s Personal Helpers and Mentors service provides Psychosocial Rehabilitation services within a Recovery framework to people living with a mental illness. Support Workers provide one on one or team support to individuals.

Peer Support Workers will work with the individual to assist them to develop individual recovery and wellness plans and provide support in implementing them.

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Susan Everett on 08 8215 6320.

Applicants are to address the 5 Key Performance Indicators as per the Position Description and include a CV listing contact details of three referees and either post or email to:

Susan Everett
Manager, Personal Helpers and Mentors Service
Centacare Catholic Family Services
55 Adelaide Road MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253

Email: severett@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Wednesday 16 March 2016.

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

• Part Time Position – Contract until 16 December 2016
• SCHCADS Award 2010
• Social and Community Services Employee Level 4
• Salary Packaging Available

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

The National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program is a joint partnership between the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, school communities and Centacare.
The objectives of the Program are to assist school communities to provide general wellbeing, social and emotional comfort to all students. This can include support and guidance about ethics, values, and relationships; the provision of student welfare; and enhancing engagement with the broader community.

The successful applicant will work closely with the school community to: plan for and deliver student reliance and wellbeing services; provide students, their families and staff with support or appropriate referrals, in difficult situations such as during times of grief or when students are facing personal or emotional challenges.

• Require a DCSI (Department for Communities and Social Inclusion) Clearance and a National Police Clearance
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Responding to Abuse and Neglect Training – Education & Care is required

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Lynne Thorpe on 0439 875 268

Applicants are to address the Key Performance Indicators as per the Position Description and include a CV listing contact details of three referees and either post or email to:

Lynne Thorpe
Manager, Family Outreach & Relationship Services, Murray Bridge Centacare Catholic Family Services
PO Box MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253 

Email: lthorpe@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Friday, 26 February 2016

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

• Fulltime / Part-time Position
• Social and Community Services Employee Level 5
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Car and Salary Packaging Available

This program is funded by the Federal Government to assist individuals, families and communities living in drought affected areas. The position seeks to improve the mental health and well-being of participating individuals and families/carers by providing appropriate community–based mental health support.

Practitioners will also participate in community activities with the focus on raising awareness of and reducing the stigma and discrimination around mental ill-health.

Applications are invited from appropriately qualified and skilled professionals.

• Applicants must be willing to undertake a DCSI (Department for Communities and Social Inclusion) Clearance and a National Police Clearance and hold a current Driver’s License.
• Applicants from Aboriginal backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Lynne Thorpe on 0439 875 268   

Applicants are to address the Key Performance Indicators as per the Position Description and include a CV listing contact details of three referees and either post or email to:

Lynne Thorpe – Manager
Family Outreach & Relationship Services Unit
Centacare Catholic Family Services
PO Box 545 MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253 SA 5000

Email: lthorpe@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Monday, 29 February 2016

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

• Full/Part Time Position (Adelaide/Mt Gambier) – More than 1 position available
• Social and Community Services Employee Level 5
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Salary Packaging Available

The Family Dispute Resolution Service conducts Family Dispute Resolution for people who are separating or separated. Services operate out of metropolitan Adelaide, Salisbury, Murray Bridge and Mt Gambier. Providing a culturally responsive service is a requirement of this position.

Applications are invited from professionals with outstanding skills and knowledge of the mediation process including a thorough knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Family Law Act, Child Support, Court Orders and Children’s Protection Act.

The successful applicant will have a Vocational Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law or other equivalent qualification.

Applicants must be accredited FDRPs with the Attorney General’s Department or eligible for accreditation to be considered for this position.

Applicants must be willing to undertake a Police Check Clearance and hold a current Driver’s License. Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Jeannette Fiegehen on (08) 8215 6708.

Applicants are to address the Key Performance Indicators as per the Position Description and include a CV listing contact details of three referees and either post or email to:

Jeannette Fiegehen
Manager, Family Dispute Resolution Service & Family Education Programs
Centacare Catholic Family Services
45 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA 5000

Email: jfiegehen@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5.00 pm Friday, 5 February, 2016.

Centacare Catholic Family Services provides a range of quality human services to individuals, families, and the community.

• Part time Position (Mt Gambier)
• Social and Community Services Employee Level 4
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Salary Packaging Available

The National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program is a joint partnership between the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, school communities and Centacare.

The objectives of the Program are to assist school communities to provide general wellbeing, social and emotional comfort to all students. This can include support and guidance about ethics, values, and relationships; the provision of student welfare; and enhancing engagement with the broader community.

The successful applicant will work closely with the school community to: plan for and deliver student reliance and wellbeing services; provide students, their families and staff with support or appropriate referrals, in difficult situations such as during times of grief or when students are facing personal or emotional challenges.

Responding to Abuse and Neglect Training – Education & Care is required
Applicants must be willing to undertake a Police Check Clearance and hold a current Driver’s License
Applicants from Aboriginal backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Lynne Thorpe on 0439 875 268.

Applicants are to address the Key Performance Indicators as per the Position Description and include a CV listing contact details of three referees and either post or email to:

Lynne Thorpe
Manager, Family Outreach & Relationship Services
Murray Bridge Centacare Catholic Family Services
55 Adelaide Road MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253

Email: lthorpe@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Monday 15 February 2016.