• Casual

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program

Blackwood Housing and Outreach Support is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing (DFFH) – Homes Victoria to support young people, aged 16 – 25, of all gender identities through outreach support in the community, and occupancy support through our 24/7 residential program for 8 young people for up to 12 months.

We support young people to work towards taking accountability, responsibility, choice and agency in their own lives; developing their independent living skills; engaging in education, training and employment opportunities; all with the aim of reducing reoffending, recidivism and experiencing homelessness.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

About the role

We are seeking a suitable candidate to undertake casual shifts as an Afterhours Support Worker, Blackwood Housing and Outreach Support. This role includes the following:

• To provide afterhours support, incorporating day shifts, sleepover shifts, and stand up shifts, including weekends and public holidays on a casual basis, to residents participating in the Blackwood Housing and Outreach Support program
• To proactively engage with residents in a trauma-informed, strengths-based way, responding to the safety and security of residents and staff.
• To work independently with participants to undertake daily tasks, successfully meet personal goals, whilst adhering to operational requirements

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

1. Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field
2. An ability and commitment to work as part of a team to support young people within a residential environment
3. Demonstrated skills and experience in working effectively with young people experiencing substance misuse, mental health concerns, violent or aggressive behaviours and other complex problems associated with offending behavior
4. Demonstrated ability to provide sound assessment of crisis situations, including; substance misuse, first aid and challenging behaviours
5. Strong commitment to working effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people, including young people with high support needs and potentially challenging behaviours
6. Ability to conduct oneself and undertake role responsibilities in a way which reflects and upholds the organisation’s identity and ethos (as encapsulated in our purpose, vision, mission and values).
7. Capacity to engage in reflective processes that are aimed at strengthening and deepening a collective commitment to the organisation’s identity and ethos

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by 5.00pm on the closing date.

Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

For further information please contact Brodie Sheppard, Housing Manager on 0448 543 533

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

A position description is attached.