Intensive Tenancy Support Officer - Aboriginal Communities …, Adelaide

Full-time_, _permanent opportunity. Generous salary packaging available
- maximise your take home pay!
- Opportunity for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to make a direct positive impact to the quality of life of Aboriginal people in housing.
- Based in Regency Park, with travel to tenants’ houses.

**What we offer**:

- Adaptable working options
- tell us what you need for that work-life balance*
- Access to our fantastic salary packaging options
- increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year
- Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
- Paid parental leave, including superannuation paid on parental leave
- Paid study leave, and financial education assistance up to $6,000
- Genuine career development opportunities across Believe Housing Australia and AnglicareSA
- Discounted motor vehicles and gym memberships
- BUPA and Medibank health cover discounts
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, and your family

**Who are we looking for?**: We are seeking someone who is self-motivated and has a passion for working with Aboriginal people in the community, to empower vulnerable individuals and families to sustain long term tenancies.

In this rewarding role, you will provide case management support to Aboriginal individuals and families with multiple and complex needs.

You will work towards the goal of maintaining the tenancy, including prevention, early intervention, crisis, post crisis, advocacy, and activities.

This position is ideal for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is passionate about improving the life outcomes of Aboriginal individuals and families. Your experience could range in areas such as, Social Work, Community Services, Youth Work, Counselling, Mental Health, or Drugs and Alcohol.

**What can you expect to be doing?**:

- Provide intensive support to Aboriginal individuals and families whose tenancy is at risk and develop case plans outlining strategies for prevention, early intervention with tenants and their families.
- Deliver engaging and relevant activities and group programs to assist Aboriginal tenants to enhance their life and living skills to ensure they sustain housing.
- Communicate with a range of Aboriginal people from different language groups and communities and connect them to supports that meet their cultural needs.

**What do you need to bring?**:

- Tertiary education in Community Services or other relevant discipline or demonstrable experience in related field/sector.
- Demonstrated experience in deeply listening to the voices of Aboriginal customers and community members.
- Experience and knowledge in case management framework including assessment, planning, referral, advocacy and case conferences.
- Knowledge of social justice principles, housing, and homelessness issues.
- Ability to build and maintain effective networks, work autonomously and as part of a team, manage high workloads, and motivate clients, in a culturally appropriate way, towards their goals.

**Who is Believe Housing Australia?**: Believe Housing Australia is a leading social and affordable housing provider, delivering safe and secure housing, and tenancy services.

Formerly known as AnglicareSA Housing, Believe Housing Australia continues to be a part of the AnglicareSA family and remains a fully owned subsidiary company of AnglicareSA. The organisations still share core values and a strong belief in the vision of justice, respect and fullness of life for all.

Believe Housing Australia is a nationally accredited Tier 1 Community Housing Provider with a strong track record in the provision of social and affordable housing throughout South Australia. The Believe Housing Australia brand was launched in March 2022, however the business has been operating for more than 20 years.

At Believe Housing Australia, we understand that housing is fundamental to people leading a full life. Having a place to call home enables individuals and families to believe in a better future, find their sense of belonging, and become all that they want to be.

Believe. Belong. Become.

**How to Apply**: **Applications close 9.00am Friday, 23rd January 2025**
- We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining Believe Housing Australia and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Housing Services._

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