Team Leader Journey to Social Inclusion

Uniting; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Ballarat seeks a Team Leader for the Journey to Social Inclusion program. In this role, you will lead and support intensive case managers, contributing to improved outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness. Candidates should hold a degree in Social Work or related fields, have team management experience, and be able to work effectively with clients in a compassionate manner. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including salary packaging, annual leave, and mental health support.

Benefits

Access salary packaging

10% discount at Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

Free counselling with EAP

25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Qualifications

• Degree qualification relevant to community services delivery.
• Valid driver’s license for driving in Australia.
• Staff supervision and team management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team to set and achieve outcomes.
• Experience in the homelessness sector or human services role.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, support, and supervision to the J2SI Team.
• Assist the team in embedding program targets and achieving outcomes.
• Support quality framework, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and support Peer Settlement Support Workers.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Community services knowledge

Ability to engage consumers

Education

Degree in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent

Job description

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 the Team Leader, you will provide leadership, support and supervision to the Intensive Case Managers and Peer Settlement Support Workers. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the J2SI Manager and the ELC team to contribute to a high-functioning team and assist & support the team in embedding program targets and achieving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, support & supervision to the J2SI Team
• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Full-time, maximum term (3 Years), based in Ballarat
• Support quality framework, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Develop and support the Peer Settlement Support Worker to use their lived experience to support J2SI clients
• Maintain partnerships with local area ACCO’s to support the J2SI First Nations Worker Role

Qualifications

• Degree qualification relevant to the delivery of community services e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Valid driver’s licence to drive in Australia
• Staff supervision and team management experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team to set, monitor and achieve service outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in the homelessness sector or in a human services, welfare, social services role
• Relevant experience in leading and managing a service delivery program within a highly demanding environment
• A lived experience of homelessness, rough sleeping, and transitioning into a home (Welcome)
• Ability to engage and work effectively with consumers experiencing homelessness in a respectful, compassionate and appropriate manner

Benefits

• 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

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 Stacey Park on 0466 858 776 for a chat.

View the position description here.

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.

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