Team Leader Journey to Social Inclusion

Team Leader Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) Uniting Victoria and Tasmania – Ballarat VIC 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 About the program The Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) is an innovative and evidence‑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. In this role, some other responsibilities are to: 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 Benefits of working at Uniting Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. In addition to your hourly rate of SCHADS Level 6 + super, you can access the following. 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. Your skills and experience 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. View the position description here . 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 *** for a chat. 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. Visit us: 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. Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr