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.

We seeking a qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to deliver housing focused case management and outreach support to men on the TSP program. This role will be based onsite at the Maribyrnong Community Residential Facility (MCRF) with outreach services delivered across metropolitan Melbourne. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and implementing individual housing plans and exit strategies for men residing at the facility; as well as supporting in the establishment of long term housing options in the community.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Work closely with the Senior Practitioner to support day-to-day operations of the TSP program
• Manage a caseload of participants with multiple and complex needs
• Ability to work without supervision in the community in an outreach capacity
• Support participants to develop individually tailored housing plans and establish stable community housing

A contract can be offered until 30th June 2026, with possibility of extension.

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

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
• 5 weeks leave

About the program

The Maribyrnong Community Residential Facility provides an accommodation option for men exiting prison, with a strong focus on risk and community safety. The facility provides accommodation for post-release offenders and parole release offenders. To be eligible, men will need to have no immediate access to suitable housing on release from prison.

The program is a partnership between Corrections Victoria and Jesuit Social Services. Jesuit Social Services delivers pre- and post-release case management and transition support to men at the facility; addressing their individual and complex transitional needs through a responsive, tailored and flexible approach to facilitate community reintegration and reduce re-offending. The focus of the work is to support men to successfully transition to independent living beyond the facility in their communities of choice.

About you

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

• An understanding and empathy for the challenges facing men as they transition from custody to the community.
• Experience working with men to address the underlying issues that contribute to offending behaviours and a knowledge of specialist services and community based support/s; including an expert understanding of the housing and homelessness sector.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; and stakeholder management.
• An understanding of risk management and the capacity to assess for risk and respond appropriately.
• Good practice frameworks and strong relational and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of working within a compliance framework
• We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the justice system

How to Apply

• Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
• For further information please contact Emily Butterworth, Transitional Support Program Coordinator on 0427 462 894.

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.