• Part Time Position
• Carlton North location

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.

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

The Next Steps Program is a highly regarded Specialist Homelessness Service, funded by the Department of Health & Human Service.

Next Steps offers a unique multi component, early intervention program providing intensive case management and residential support to young people between 16 and 24 who have involvement with the justice system and are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Dillon House is a key component of the Next Steps program, providing structured residential 24/7 supported accommodation for up to three young people at any given time for a 12 month placement, with the option of extension if desired, with the goal of securing appropriate, affordable, long-term housing post tenancy.

About the role

Dillon House is seeking qualified, experienced and enthusiastic worker to join the program in the role as an After Hours Support Worker. The position is part time (approx 47 hours per fortnight), based in North Carlton.

The key objectives of the role are;

• Provide afterhours support, incorporating sleepover shifts on a rotating roster, to young people residing at Dillon House
• Build respectful relationships with young people
• Provide a safe and welcoming place to live, including assisting young people to develop their independent living skills
• Work collaboratively with the case work staff, to ensure a consistent approach to supporting young people and meeting their needs as identified in their case plan

Candidate requirements

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

• An ability and commitment to work as part of a team to support young people within a residential environment.
• 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 behaviour.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills, including high level objectivity and capacity to work in a professional manner with disadvantaged and challenging young people
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound assessment of crisis situations including; substance misuse, first aid and challenging behaviours.
• An awareness and understanding of the issues that face young people who have experienced institutionalisation and/or have had contact with the criminal justice system.
• A demonstrated ability to work autonomously while working to team goals.
• Capacity to fulfil reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position
• Capacity and commitment to contribute to the wider development Jesuit Social Service
• Understanding and sympathy with the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services
• Current Victorian driver’s licence
• Working with Children Check card.

A base salary of $70,405 per annum (pro-rata), plus generous salary packaging benefits are available, together with ongoing professional and career development.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

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

To apply

Please visit our website jss.org.au for more information.

For further information please contact Giovanna Nicolia, Coordinator – Next Steps Program on 03 9347 4841.

Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees. Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter.

Please apply in confidence.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a family-friendly working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.