• Lead the J2SI service & projects + support the program's team
• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Full-time, Maximum term (4 years), based in Ballarat

About the program

The Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) is an innovative and evidenced-based case management service for people experiencing long-term homelessness in Central Highlands, Victoria.

This program differs from other homelessness services as it provides the time needed for people to access their permanent homes and have an improved quality of life and increased community connection.

Your new role

As the Program manager, you will lead the successful implementation and delivery of the J2SI service and project and provide leadership and support to the program team through supervision, training and secondary consultation.

In this role, some of your other responsibleness will be to:

• Collaborate with the J2SI coordinator to contribute to a high-functioning team.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with the J2SI Consortium, ELC team and local ACCOs
• To contribute to the research and evaluation component of the J2SI Project.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary + super, you can access the following:

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Qualification relevant to the delivery of community services e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s licence to drive in Australia.
• Significant experience in the homelessness sector or in a human services, welfare, social services role.
• Experience in leading and managing a service delivery program within a highly demanding environment.
• A lived experience of homelessness, rough sleeping, and transitioning into a home.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with consumers experiencing homelessness in a respectful, compassionate and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrated ability to provide trauma-informed staff supervision

View the position description Here.

How to apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Adam Liversage on 0448 334 593 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.