Journey to Social Inclusion

1 week ago

Ballarat, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Provide essential support to J2SI clients experiencing homelessness**:

- **Part-time (45.6 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 isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS SACS 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**:

- Minimum Certificate 4 in community services, health, welfare or other relevant qualifications, or willing it undertake these studies. Previous intentional peer support training beneficial.
- Valid driver’s 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.

For any questions, reach out to **Adam Liversage** on **0448 334 593** for a chat.

**About Uniting**:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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