Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 15th Jul 2022
- Melbourne > St Kilda
Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission assist hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or living in poverty to find shelter, food, care and support. We are in this for the long haul - we are committed to making a sustainable difference in people’s lives. Everyone is welcome at our table.
The GreenLight Supportive Housing Program is run in partnership with VincentCare, and Salvation Army. We support people who have experienced chronic homelessness including rough sleeping to establish a home and community connection, provide specific interventions to sustain tenancies, and will support underlying health and other issues that may impact on people staying housed.
We are looking for someone who is interested in stepping up as part of their career progression. This is an opportunity to work with 3 different organisations. The role includes Client support as well as training staff and secondary consults. Experience in working Mental Health or AOD sector desirable. We have 2 roles available Full time and part time.
The role is one of two Health and Wellbeing Worker/s roles in the GreenLight program. The role will be located on GreenLight teams based across the inner Melbourne area by SHM, VincentCare, and Salvation Army and will use assertive engagement and outreach as the primary service delivery mode.
The successful candidate will have:
To join our team, simply apply now with your cover letter, resume and key selection criteria. The key selection criteria can be found in the position description.
For more information about the role, contact Claire Kruger, Supportive Housing Programs Manager, [email protected] using the subject line: Health and Wellbeing Workers x2 - Senior Worker Role enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0424 751 182
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description. Sacred Heart Mission complies with all industry standards which entails many of our roles to require a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Sacred Heart Mission requires all its staff, volunteers, directors and contractors to be fully COVID 19 vaccinated, recognising the important role this plays in our ability to continue to support the communities we serve and to keep all of us safe.