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

Family Outreach & Relationship Services

Full Time (8.45 am to 5.00 pm Mon – Fri)
SCHCADS Award 2010 Social and Community Services Employee Level 2
Salary Packaging Available

The Administration Assistant is responsible for provision of administrative support to the Managers and teams located at the site to deliver responsive, flexible and effective services in the community.  The position is also responsible for provision of telephone reception support to staff, clients; other services and the community.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to provide administration and reception support from 8.45 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday to our Seaton site. The successful candidate will have an excellent telephone manner and sound computing skills, as well as experience in the provision of high quality customer service to staff and clients.

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For further information, please contact Kathleen Kennedy on (08) 8159 1400.

Application Requirements;

1. Submit a covering letter
2. Address each of the 5 KPI’s by providing a short statement that demonstrates your experience relevant to the competencies and core responsibilities outlined in the position description
3. Attach or include your up-to-date Resume/Curriculum Vitae and provide contact details of three professional referees with one being for your most recent employers 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:

Kathleen Kennedy – Administration Site Coordinator
Family Outreach & Relationship Services
Centacare Catholic Family Services
413 Grange Road SEATON SA 5023

Email: kkennedy@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm, Monday 16 May 2016.

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.

• A current Driver’s License is essential for this position.
• You must possess a Senior First Aid Certificate.
• A DCSI Clearance and PCU Clearance is essential for this position.
• A commitment to undertake training as required.
• Good availability and prepared to work weekends, evenings and overnight.

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.

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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.

headspace, Woodville

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

• Full time position (1.0 FTE)
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Social and Community Services Employee – Level 5
• Salary Packaging and Car Available

Centacare, as the lead agency of a consortium-based model, is responsible for operating the headspace Woodville program.

headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation.

The headspace mission is to improve the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young Australians aged 12-25.

We are seeking dynamic, proactive youth and recovery focused individuals to add to our team.

headspace Woodville provides free services to young people aged 12 – 25 years in the areas of:

• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Relationships
• Education, Employment and Training
• General Health

The Youth and Community Engagement Officer is responsible for promoting youth participation and raising awareness about the service and youth mental health.

They will facilitate and support the Youth Reference Group and contribute to the promotion of the service through engagement with the youth sector, develop and engage in health promotion activities and develop content for social media and the website in collaboration with the rest of the team.

The Youth and Community Engagement Officer will also support the work of the broader team to ensure successful engagement with young people, private providers, consortium staff and other stakeholders, including administration tasks.

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For further information regarding the position, please contact Chris Chalubek on (08) 8215 6809.

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:

Chris Chalubek

Centacare Catholic Family Services

45 Wakefield Street
Adelaide  SA  5000

Email: cchalubek@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Friday, 29 April 2016.

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

• Full time position (1.0 FTE, 6 month contract)
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Salary Negotiable
• Salary Packaging  Available

The SharePoint Developer is a new short term position and will require experience in working with internal stakeholders throughout the Software Development Life Cycle including analysis, design, development, and testing of Microsoft SharePoint solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the upgrade to SharePoint 2016
• Maintenance of the current SharePoint 2010 platform
• Development of custom SharePoint apps, workflows and forms
• Contribute to the organisation’s IT strategy for software
• Aid in future software rollouts

Applicants require a recent National Police Check clearance or be prepared to undertake one.

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Damien Hern on (08) 8215 6700.

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:

Damien Hern
Executive Manager, Finance & Administration

45 Wakefield Street
Adelaide  SA  5000

Email: dhern@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Friday, 29 April 2016.

Personal Helpers & Mentors Service (PHaMs)

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

• Full time position (1.0 FTE)
• 12 month contract
• 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.

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

Critical to the success of this program will be the knowledge of Mental Health Services, case management and assessment knowledge, and strong partnership building skills. Central to recovery paradigm is the inclusion and empowerment of consumers for whom recovery is significantly more than the absence of symptoms. (Ellis 2003). Centacare Personal Helpers and Mentor services are consumer centred.

This position is outreach with the office based at Salisbury.

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.

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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, PHaMs

PO Box 545
Murray Bridge  SA  5453

Email: severett@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Thursday, 21 April 2016

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

• Full time position (1.0 FTE)
• 10 month contract
• Social and Community Services Employee Level 5
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
• Salary Packaging Available

We are seeking dynamic, proactive youth and recovery focused individuals to add to our team.

headspace Woodville provides free services to young people aged 12 – 25 years in the areas of:

• Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Relationships
  • Education, Employment and Training
  • General Health

Centacare, as the lead agency of a consortium-based model, is responsible for operating the headspace Woodville program.

headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation.

The headspace mission is to improve the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young Australians aged 12-25.

The Youth Mental Health Worker (YMHW) will work as a part of a multidisciplinary team, using their professional knowledge, skill, expertise to achieve positive outcomes for young people aged 12-25 with mental health and/or related drug and alcohol concerns.

Some out of hours work is expected.

Download Position Description here

For further information regarding the position, please contact Stacey Roy on (08) 8243 7900

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:

Stacey Roy
Manager, headspace

88 Port Road
Woodville SA  5011

Email: sroy@centacare.org.au

Applications must be received by 5pm Wednesday, 20 April 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