Art Therapist/Social Inclusion Worker
Job No:
SHM690
Location:
St. Kilda
Your future workplace
Since opening our doors in 1982 to share a meal with the most vulnerable members of the community, we have evolved into an independent non-profit organisation renowned for effectively helping thousands of people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives. At the heart of everything we do, we recognise everybody is unique. No matter where people are in their journey, we are here to support them and we do not give up.
Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission (SHM) assist hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or living in poverty to find shelter, food, care and support. We are in this for the long haul - we are committed to making a sustainable difference in people’s lives. Everyone is welcome at our table.
Your new role
The Art Therapist/Social Inclusion Worker is a part-time role (22.8 hours per week) that focuses on building on RHPP resident’s capacity to:
- Connect and participate in mainstream community, including participation in a range of activities at 69 Queens Road, RHPP. Art therapy is a central component of the position.
- Ensure that RHPP provides the highest quality, most effective and supportive services to residents in accordance with SHM’s values and legislative and funding requirements.
- Support the Program Coordinator to oversee the delivery of art therapy and social inclusion services to residents of 69 Queens Rd.
Click here to download a copy of the position description.
Your day-to-day
- Support Guide and mentor staff in the development of social inclusion and art therapy skills activities.
- Participate in the support of students on placement at RHPP
- Undertake assessments, care planning and care coordination activities required to meet the diverse needs of the residents in accordance with MHCSS standards and guidelines
- Facilitate the application of Social Inclusion principles into day-to-day work practices.
- Conduct art therapy in the studio and engage residents in the program
- Foster and develop positive relationships with internal stakeholders, particularly SHM Community Services Coordinators, Community Housing Ltd staff, Volunteers, and Partnership agencies providing services to RHPP residents.
We're looking for someone with
- Qualifications and experience relevant to the delivery of social inclusion and art therapy services
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and ability to develop and maintain a supportive work environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others and respond professionally to staff and client related situations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, liaise and support clients from divergent backgrounds and in various workplace situations, including responding to challenging behaviours.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to enhancing systems and procedures to create operational improvements.
- Experience in developing work practices to achieve team goals.
- Art therapy and social inclusion experience.
- Ability to motivate self and support others to work more effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to remain relaxed, composed and focused during a crisis
You can look forward to
- A part-time role, 22.8 hours a week
- Joining an experienced and diverse Team
- A supportive and flexible work environment
- Accessible work location in the heart of St. Kilda
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Access to in-house training
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
Come and Work with us
To join our team, simply scroll down and enter your details below.
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 11 March 2022.
For more information about the role, contact Ken McNamara on 0425734665
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.