Your new role

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.

Your Day-To-Day

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.

Essentials for Success

• Experience working within employment services including job placement, career counselling, skills training etc.
• Prior experience working with adults with complex needs.
• Passionate about providing trauma-informed care practices.
• Ability to embrace and display Sacred Heart Mission values – welcome, community, challenge, accountability, and innovation.

You Can Look Forward To

• Being a part of this new phase of an evidence-based program that is at the forefront of targeting chronic homelessness.
• 2-week program-specific orientation, starting 19 August 2024.
• A supportive work environment: regular line manager direct supervision, group reflective practice, Psychological First Aid, EAP, Community of Practice spaces.
• Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
• Being based in St Kilda - close to public transport, shops and cafes.
• In house training and excellent career development opportunities.
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
• Working within a team-oriented culture that values collaboration, mutual support, and well-being.

Come and Work with us!

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.

To join us click Apply Now!

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.

A position description is attached.