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Senior Coordinator
- Thebarton, SA, Australia, 5031
- Community and Client Services
- Leadership & Management
- Fixed-Term Contract - Full-Time
Help young people reconnect with family, build life skills and move towards a brighter future. - 12 month fixed term contract
At Uniting Communities, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, supported and connected. Through our Rubys Reunification Program, we work with young people and their families to strengthen relationships, build resilience and prevent youth homelessness.
We are seeking a Senior Coordinator to lead the day-to-day coordination of a designated Rubys residential service, bringing together therapeutic case management, family engagement and team leadership to support meaningful outcomes for young people.
About the role
Reporting to the Service Manager, Therapeutic Youth Services, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the residence, lead and support Youth Workers, and coordinate holistic, reunification-focused support for young people and their families.
You will create an environment that promotes safety, connection and personal development, while ensuring the service operates in line with program guidelines, contractual requirements and child safety standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Coordinating case management, assessments and individualised plans for young people and families.
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Supporting family engagement, reconciliation and positive pathways away from homelessness.
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Leading, supervising and developing Youth Workers to deliver consistent, quality support.
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Managing residential operations, including daily routines, resources, budgets and reporting.
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Building partnerships with community organisations and government and non-government services.
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Promoting the Rubys program and strengthening relationships within the local community.
About you
You are a confident and compassionate practitioner who understands the complexities of working with young people and families experiencing challenges. You can balance the operational demands of a residential service with a therapeutic, person-centred approach that puts young people’s safety, wellbeing and goals first.
You will bring:
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A Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent.
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A Certificate IV in Frontline Management or equivalent, or a willingness and ability to undertake the training.
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Experience in case management, counselling and/or homelessness services.
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Experience working with young people and families, with an understanding of adolescent development and trauma.
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Knowledge of therapeutic approaches, including family and systems theory, attachment theory and narrative therapy.
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Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Culturally respectful practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, or the capacity to develop this.
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A current, unrestricted South Australian driver’s licence and Senior First Aid Certificate.
Experience in people management, residential services or the broader South Australian homelessness sector will be highly regarded. A tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent and case management training are also desirable.
Why join us?
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 wellbeing, 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?
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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.
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How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
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12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
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1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
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1 Day of Community Engagement Leave
Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org
What Next?
Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and a current resume.
Due to the role being available for immediately, we will be shortlisting and interviewing applications as they are submitted.
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
