• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Full-time, Maximum term position until 30 June 2023 based in Ballarat

About the opportunity

Reid’s Guest House is an accommodation provider for people experiencing homelessness in Ballarat. Staffed 365 nights a year the Program provides a safe place for people to stay whilst addressing their barriers to independent living.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Team Member for an exciting newly developed position in a changing program. Your role will include:

• Develop, conceptualise and deliver activities that enhance the wellbeing of Consumers participating in the Reid’s Guest House program.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to deliver programed activities.
• Maximise the use of communal spaces by developing and scheduling calendar of activities
• Develop and implement strategies to maximise Consumer engagement in programed activities
• Conduct client assessments and refer consumers to appropriate supports
• Advocate for consumers with support providers and other stakeholders to improve their wellbeing outcomes
• Establish and maintain a thorough knowledge of local community agencies, including the eligibility and referral requirements and other relevant resources.

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About you

To be successful in this role, an Idea candidate will have:

• A relevant vocational or tertiary qualification (for example Diploma or Bachelor Degree), or equivalent professional experience in related field (required)
• Further qualifications in another discipline or specialist area (for example Graduate Diploma) (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working with clients with complex needs including multiple presenting needs (including alcohol and other drugs, mental and/or physical illness, psychosocial and behavioural issues)
• Demonstrated experience developing, running and monitoring group activities
• A broad understanding of relevant primary health services, alcohol and other drug treatment services, mental health services, employment, education and training options, mainstream support services and their referral processes
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build, engage and maintain professional working relationships with people with complex needs
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice which drives persistence and an unconditional positive regard.

What Uniting can offer you

• An Opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives
• Being involved in the development of a changing program
• Ongoing role related training and development
• An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits

How to apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below.

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Applications close on Wednesday, 05 October 2022.

Get in touch

For more information or question regarding the role, please contact:

Daniel Hemming, Manager – Reids Guest house on 0468 586 275

About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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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. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.