Your future Workplace

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

Your new role

• The EIPSR role is a specialised program working collaboratively with Area Mental health services to support individuals to achieve goals and optimise their potential
• Undertake assessments, support planning and care coordination activities required to meet the diverse needs of the clients in accordance with the MHCSS and SHM standards and guidelines
• A key focus of the role will be to assist clients to obtain and sustain appropriate housing and, where eligible, access ongoing supports through the NDIS.
• Assertive outreach in the Inner Southern metropolitan region.

Click here to download a copy of the position description

Your day-to-day

• Ensure services are delivered to clients using social inclusion and trauma informed principles.
• Strengths based psychosocial support to assist clients to set and achieve their recovery goals
• Engaging with individuals, families and supports

The person we’re looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Adopt an assertive engagement and relationship-based approach utilizing better practice strategies to engage clients in a case managed response
• Be experienced in the provision of mental health supports
• Collaboration with Area mental health Services to assist eligible clients to access a support package from the NDIS
• Be able to liaise and effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including families and carers.

The perks of the job

• Innovative outreach position
• Joining an experienced and diverse Team.
• A supportive and flexible work environment
• Free onsite parking
• Accessible work location
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
• Access to in-house training
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Come and Work with us

To join our team, simply apply now.

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 13 November 2023.

For more information about the role, contact Ken McNamara on 0425 734 665.

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 as outlined in the position description. Sacred Heart Mission complies with all industry standards which entails many of our roles to require a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Sacred Heart Mission. Accordingly, we require all workers attending the workplace to provide evidence of having three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or a valid medical exemption certificate.