Peer Settlement Support Worker Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI)
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Job Summary
- Provide essential support to J2SI clients experiencing homelessness
- Part-time (38 hours per fortnight) Max term (3 years) based in Ballarat
- Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
About the program
The Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) is an innovative and evidenced-based case management service for people experiencing long-term homelessness in Central Highlands Victoria.
This program differs from other homelessness services as it provides the time needed for people to access their permanent homes and have an improved quality of life and increased community connection.
Your new role
As a Peer Settlement Support Worker you will work in collaboration with the J2SI Intensive Case Manager and will have life experience of resettling clients in a home and the community after they have experienced homelessness.
In this role you will work with clients in an outreach capacity and adopt an assertive engagement approach by drawing on lived experience to support work with clients to:
- Provide connection to community
- Establish a home
- Build skills
- Provide emotional support
- Make the transition from homelessness to being housed
- Return to work or study
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS Level 3) super you can access the following.
- Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning or 60% for centre staff!
- Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience
- Appropriate qualification relevant to the delivery of community services e.g. Social Work Psychology Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Candidates with Diploma qualifications and outstanding relevant experience may be considered.
- Valid drivers licence to drive in Australia.
- Demonstrated experience in case management
- Relevant experience working in the community service sector
- Proven ability to restore relationships with people experiencing vulnerabilities and history of complexities in areas such as adult homelessness alcohol and other drugs mental health disability and family violence.
- Ability to work effectively in an outreach capacity
- Sound knowledge of various theoretical frameworks and strategies applicable to working with clients with complex needs.
View the position description here.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions reach out to Stacey Park on 0 for a chat.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBT. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
We're one of the largest community service providers in Victoria and Tasmania. Find out more about how we confront injustice & advocate for change.
