• 2 x Casual Positions
• Carlton North and Reservoir locations

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

Our Housing and Complex Needs services provide a suite of holistic support services for people who present with multiple and complex needs. Services include: supported accommodation, case management, intensive outreach support, recreation programs, employment/training programs, and a 24/7 after-hours emergency assistance and referral service.

Dillon House delivers the important 24 hour supported accommodation component of the Next Steps Program, providing a safe and welcoming home environment which incorporates a living skills program for up to 3 Next Steps participants.

Perry House is a residential based living skills program for young people with intellectual disabilities involved with youth justice and correctional services. Perry House provides a safe and welcoming home for young people who are at risk of re-offending and who require support to learn positive behaviours and develop essential independent living skills to live autonomously in the community. Perry House accommodates up to 4 young people for up to two years.

About the role

We are seeking staff to work across Dillon and Perry House to:

• To provide afterhours support, incorporating sleepover shifts
• To engage with residents throughout the shift both in the house and on excursions
• To work independently at the house while assisting participants with daily tasks and adhering to any specific routine requirements of the program
• To support residents to develop their independent living skills

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development.

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 who may have an intellectual disability, be experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health concerns, violent or aggressive behaviours, and other complex problems associated with offending behaviour.
• A demonstrated ability to work autonomously, including in assessing crisis situations and applying conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a high level of mediation, negotiation, interpersonal and liaison skills.
• Capacity to fulfil reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position.
• Undertake all necessary checks including, Working with Children, Police, NDIS Worker Screening
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence, an appropriate First Aid Certificate (or be willing to attain one), and be fully vaccinated with a TGA approved vaccine.

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

How to Apply

The position description can be found on our website, www.jss.org.au

For further information please contact Kane Apelu, Acting Housing Programs Manager on 0418 242 617.

Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description, 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 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.

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.