Specialist Worker, Children and Young People Supported Accommodation & Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra

JOB DESCRIPTION

SAHSSI Specialist Worker, Child and Young People

Part-time position 22.8 hours per week.  Supporting children and young people staying in SAHSSI crisis accommodation in the Shoalhaven. 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: 

  1. Cover letter 
  2. A separate document addressing the selection criteria 
  3. 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 [email protected]. For any enquires and a copy of the position description, contact [email protected] or visit Working With Us (sahssi.org.au).

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Supported Accommodation & Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra

Job Salary

Part time

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