Peer Settlement Support Worker
Job No:
SHM835
Location:
St. Kilda
Your future workplace
Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission 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.
We have positions available with multiple programs as listed below:
Sacred Heart Mission's Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) program is an evidence-based intervention designed to break the cycle of chronic homelessness. We know the current service system is not effective and we're taking a different approach in our goal to end homelessness.
Your new role
The functions and activities undertaken by the Peer Settlement Support Worker relate to resettlement and stabilisation after a period of homelessness.
This maximum term part time position will work with clients to make their house their home. This role also receives support and will contribute to the Council for Homeless Persons (CHP) Peer Support Resettlement Project (PSRP).
Click here to download a copy of the position description.
Your day-to-day
- Utilise persistent and assertive engagement techniques to establish and maintain a peer relationship with clients
- Manage a number of key activities working in an outreach capacity
- Work in partnership with other Program staff.
- Monitor, progress, and achieve program targets and outcomes.
The person we're looking for
The successful candidate will have:
- A lived experience of resettling in a home after experiencing homelessness
- Wellways Peer Support Foundation training, SHARC Peer Worker Training or equivalent
- A strong commitment to social justice, human rights and client centered practice
- Ability to facilitate active engagement with clients in all aspects of recovery and service delivery
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- A good team player with the ability to work autonomously
The perks of the job
- A Maximum-term part time with J2SI -3.3 (15.2 hours per week) until 30 June 2023.
- Structured training and professional development, group reflective practice, regular line supervision, and access to an employee assistance program
- Ending your workday knowing you’ve made a difference
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Regular line supervision
To join our team, simply scroll down and apply now with your cover letter, resume and key selection criteria. The key selection criteria can be found in the position description.
For more information about the role, contact Eloise Torpy on 0409 979 180.
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Sunday 22 January 2023
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description. Sacred Heart Mission complies with all industry standards which entails many of our roles to require a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Sacred Heart Mission. Accordingly, we require all workers attending the workplace to provide evidence of having three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or a valid medical exemption certificate.