SAHSSI Specialist Worker, Child and Young People
Part-time position 30.4 hours per week. Supporting children and young people staying in SAHSSI crisis accommodation in the Illawarra. Fixed term contract: 12 months.
SAHSSI is a not-for-profit specialist domestic violence and homelessness organisation offering:
- Access to Not-For-Profit Salary Options
- SCHADS Level 6 salary
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Internal and External supervision
To apply for this position, provide:
- Cover letter
- A separate document addressing the selection criteria
- Resume
ONLY APPLICANTS ADDRESSING THE SELECTION ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
Refer to our website for more information on applying for a position – www.sahssi.org.au/about/working-with-us
Essential criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in psychology, counselling, community welfare, social science or related field.
- Experience delivering one-one-one specialist mental health and counselling services to children and young people (ages 0 to 17)
- Strong communication (written and verbal), technology, interpersonal and advocacy skills.
- Ability to use an integrated, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to achieve client, program and team outcomes
- Sensitivity and respect for diversity and difference with service users and colleagues
- Demonstrated professionalism including effective time management, taking personal responsibility, creativity and problem-solving capabilities and ability to work within an ethical and organisational policy framework.
- Ability to work in a team including sharing information, considering the views of others and managing conflict
- Ability to work independently to achieve the capabilities of the role and any other duties assigned by management
- Willingness to complete the “Working With Children Check” and “National Police Check NSW” at own cost
- NSW driver’s license and sound driving record.
Desirable criteria:
- Prior experience working therapeutically with survivors of trauma
- Prior experience working with homelessness
To be female is a genuine requirement of this position under (Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)
SAHSSI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTQI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note: Closing date is 5 pm Friday, 3rd November 2023. Applications can also be accepted by emailing lesley@sahssi.org.au. For any enquires and a copy of the position description, contact lesley@sahssi.org.au or visit Working With Us (sahssi.org.au).