Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 3rd Jul 2024
- Melbourne > St Kilda
The Journey to Social Inclusion Program (J2SI) is working against chronic homelessness with its innovative housing-first approach, combined with comprehensive, personalised support. We’re thrilled that J2SI has secured new funding, ensuring staff over the next 3 years to expand a 6th phase across Victoria with this groundbreaking program.
The Workforce Participation Worker is a role designed to foster the independence of our participants and support them to build their capacity to re-enter the workforce.
We have a maximum-term part-time, 4 days per week (0.8 FTE) position available, role ending August 31st, 2027.
As a J2SI Workforce Participation Worker you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting individuals through every phase of their economic participation journey. You will assist clients with exploring job prospects, liaising with employment providers, exploring training, studies, and course opportunities as well as volunteer options. You’ll work both in the community, and visiting people's homes, to tailor personalised employment strategies to work towards meaningful social and economic participation outcomes.
Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.
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If you have any questions, or for more information about your new role, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Workforce Participation Worker - Journey to Social Inclusion enquiry via EthicalJobs or Garry Bourke, Acting Operations Manager, Service Hubs & Individual Planned Support, 0456 650 130.
Don't delay as 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 or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.
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