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Trans, non-binary and gender diverse people, those from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, and/or from a racially marginalised community, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion. 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.
Women’s House is an initial point of contact for women, trans and gender diverse folks experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We strive towards offering a safe and supportive space that offers brief intervention housing support as well as showers, laundry, hot meals and social inclusion. We interpret individual's experiences within a systematic framework that acknowledges external factors that perpetuate disadvantage; we commit to advocacy and action towards a more equitable and just society for the women, trans and gender diverse folks we support.
Click here to download a copy of the position description.
Your day-to-day
* Using Trauma-Informed Care practices to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
* Offering assertive crisis intervention and service coordination, including responding to those with complex goals.
* Providing short-term case management (up to six weeks) for participants in crisis.
* Working collaboratively with internal and external service providers to ensure continuity of care.
We're looking for someone
* With a minimum: diploma or degree qualifications relevant to the delivery of community services.
* With experience working in homelessness, mental health and/or community settings.
* With excellent communication skills who collaborates well as part of a team.
* Committed to working within a person-centered, strength’s based and culturally responsive practice.
* Able to demonstrate de-escalation and effective response tactics towards challenging behaviour and crisis situations.
You can look forward to
* Permanent fulltime position: Monday to Friday, 8am-4:06pm.
* Pay classification Social and Community Services Employee Level 4 ($44-47 per hour, dependent on experience and qualification).
* Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
* Generous leave entitlements such as 17.5% leave loading, Christmas/ New Years 3 days ex gratia leave, wellbeing leave, and gender affirmation leave.
* Access to in-house training and career development opportunities.
* A supportive work environment: regular line manager direct supervision, clinical group reflective practice, Psychological First Aid, EAP, Community of Practice spaces.
* Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
Come and work with us!
To join our team, simply scroll down to apply with attached resume and cover letter speaking to your experience, interest in the role and the attached position description.
For more information about the role, contact Jess Carroll @ jcarroll@sacredheartmission.org
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 11th August*
* 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.
Sacred Heart Mission's Women's Services programs provide specialist services to vulnerable women experiencing homelessness and disadvantage - covered under Section 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC). As a welfare service, Sacred Heart Mission is entitled to a general exception under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to employ people identifying as female for Women's Services Programs.
All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.
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