ABOUT THE HAYMARKET FOUNDATION

The Haymarket Foundation is a local, secular, charitable organisation that provides a range of services to people experiencing homelessness and other disadvantage.

We exist to provide opportunities to people marginalised by society. We understand the people we work with come from a background of complex trauma, and we use this understanding to advocate and deliver multidisciplinary services that are inclusive, safe, trauma informed and offer freedom of choice.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking motivated and adaptable individuals to join our team. As a Community Support Worker within our Crisis Accommodation Service at The Haymarket Centre, you will provide support and stabilisation for people experiencing complex homelessness within a residential setting.

Position Information: Our residential programs operate 24-hours a day, 7 days a week on a 3-shift roster (morning, afternoon & overnight shift). This position will primary be to fill the 10:30pm-7:00am awake shift, but other shifts can be negotiated as well. The position reports to the Centre Manager and will work closely with other residential services staff. The program is located in Chippendale and has a salary and conditions as per Crisis Accommodation Employee Level 1 under the Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award (including applicable loadings). Depending on availability and experience, this role may be considered on a casual, part-time or Full-time basis role.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL (E), DESIRABLE (D) -

• A minimal qualification (diploma or tertiary degree), or working towards, in AOD, Social Work, or related health field. (E)

• An understanding of trauma informed and person-centred practice. (E)
• Demonstrated communication skills, specifically in client rapport building and systematic advocacy. (E)
• Experience working with complex clients in a residential setting. (E)
• An understanding and knowledge of issues faced by people with complex unaddressed trauma. (E)
• National criminal record check. (E)
• Disclosure of any restrictions that impact upon your role as a practitioner in a setting such as The Haymarket Centre. (E)
• Proven ability to engage with clients and to set clear professional boundaries. (E)
• Ability and commitment to work in a team approach. (E)
• Willingness to work overnight (awake) shifts (E)
• COVID19 vaccination certificate. (E)
• Experience working within a harm- minimisation setting (D)
• Experience in ensuring safety for clients and staff including assessment of risk, incident response, understanding of safety protocols & procedures. (D)

Please note the Haymarket Foundation is an equal opportunity employer: anyone who meets the above criteria will be considered for this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from CALD backgrounds and LGBTIQ communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Community Support Worker, Night Shift enquiry via EthicalJobs.