Workforce Participation Worker - Multiple positions - J2SI 3.4 and 3.5
Job No:
SHM836
Location:
St. Kilda
Your future workplace
Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.
Program Information
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. Join a brand-new team of experienced staff with diverse professional backgrounds. Over a three-year journey, we will be delivering cutting-edge interventions with proven outcomes in stable housing, social inclusion and economic participation.
Your new role
The Workforce Participation Worker is a maximum term part-time role designed to foster the independence of our participants and support them to build their capacity to re-enter the workforce. These roles will join a newly funded and established team, working with the J2SI 3.4 and 3.5 programs. This team will commence taking referrals for 60 clients to move into stable housing and build connection to their community.
Click here to download a copy of the position description.
Your day-to-day
As part of our Journey to Social Inclusion Team, you spend your days working to support people through all phases of job readiness, job search and post-employment support. In this role you will be working in the community and people’s homes as you assist them to develop goals and tailor employment strategies for each person.
We're looking for someone
- With relevant degree or above qualifications.
- With experience working with clients with complex needs.
- A strength-based approach.
- Dynamic and motivated team player.
- Resilience, flexibility and adaptability
- Current Covid-19 vaccination certificate
You can look forward to
- A maximum term part time role, 60.8 hours per fortnight concluding on 30/06/2024 with J2SI 3.4
- A maximum term part time role, 60.8 hours per fortnight concluding on 15/08/2025 with J2SI 3.5
- Working as part of this innovative program that will change the lives of 240 people
- Structurally supportive work environment: regular line manager direct supervision, 1:1 clinical practice supervision, group reflective practice
- Salary packaging your expenses up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Access to in house training
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Being located in the heart of St. Kilda, accessible by Public Transport
Come and Work with us
To join our team, simply scroll down and enter your details below.
Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 19 February 2023.
For more information about the role, contact Garry Bourke J2SI Manager, 0456 650 130, gbourke@sacredheartmission.org
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.