Join our Homelessness and Crisis Support Team.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• 1x Part-time (38 hours per fortnight), Maximum term until 31/03/2028
• 1x Part-time (38 hours per fortnight), Maximum term (2 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 a Peer Settlement Support Worker, you will work in collaboration with the J2SI Intensive Case Manager and will have life experience of resettling clients in a home and the community after they have experienced homelessness.

The position will work with clients to make their homes their home and improve economic and workforce inclusion outcomes for J2SI clients.

In this role, you will work with clients in an outreach capacity, and adopt an assertive engagement approach by drawing on lived experience to support + work with clients to:

• Provide connection to community
• Establish a home
• Build skills
• Provide emotional support
• Make the transition from homelessness to being housed
• Return to work or study.

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 hourly rate (SCHADS Level 3) + super, you can access the following:

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• 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

• Appropriate qualification relevant to the delivery of community services e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Candidates with Diploma qualifications and outstanding relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid driver licence to drive in Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in case management
• Relevant experience working in the community service sector
• Proven ability to restore relationships with people experiencing vulnerabilities and history of complexities in areas such as adult homelessness, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, disability, and family violence. 
• Ability to work effectively in an outreach capacity
• Sound knowledge of various theoretical frameworks and strategies applicable to working with clients with complex needs.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

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 Heather Humm at 0407 849 241 during business hours.

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.