Current Recruitment
SAHSSI is currently recruiting for the following position:
1. Specialist Worker, Children and Young People (maternity leave)
- Full-time Contract (up to 12 months) - 38 hours per week
- SCHADS Award Level 5, with negotiable remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
About Us
SAHSSI is a not-for-profit specialist domestic violence and homelessness service in the Illawarra / Shoalhaven. We support women and children who are at risk of domestic violence and homelessness to recover, reduce their trauma, increase their safety, and build their capacity to thrive in the community. We also support men who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through the Shoalhaven Homeless Hub.
SAHSSI is committed to reconciliation, lived experience, and inclusivity. We strongly encourage women from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, women from multi-cultural backgrounds, older women, women with a disability, women who identify as LGBTIQA, or women with lived experience of domestic violence or homelessness to apply for a role with SAHSSI.
SAHSSI offers:
- A chance to love the work you do, feel respected, and be part of a team that makes a difference.
- An excellent workplace culture that is genuinely supportive, motivating, and inspiring.
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and home responsibilities.
- Attractive Not-For-Profit Salary packaging options.
- Monthly Mental Health day for full-time staff, prorata for part-time.
- Maternity Leave provisions
- Ongoing Training and Development program.
- Staff Recognition and Reward Program.
- Option for flexible Public Holiday Leave for days of cultural or religious significance.
- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social and financial support via an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
SAHSSI is seeking a Specialist Worker, Children and Young People to provide specialist services such as mental health support and counselling to children and young people aged 0-17 years old.
The Specialist Worker will:
- Assess client's needs, develop case plans and provide case management
- Refer and support clients to engage with other services, including those that may provided long-term and step-down support after the family leaves the refuge
- Ensure that children, young people and families are connected with education/training, community, culture, family and culture
- Facilitate one-to-one and group sessions with parents and children to provide support to children, discuss their needs and address their concerns
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness and domestic violence, while contributing to an innovative new model of care.
Conditions of Employment:
Terms and conditions of employment will in accordance with the Social, Community, Home and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award (Commonwealth).
To be female is a genuine requirement for these positions under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Please view the full job description for key responsibilities and essential criteria
Job Type: Full-time contract - maternity leave up to 12 months.
Benefits:
To apply for this position, provide:
· Resume and short cover letter (approx. 500 words) outlining your skills and experience and what you feel you can bring to our team via Indeed or email to HR@sahssi.org.au
2. Casual Recruitment
SAHSSI is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified women who would like to be considered for relief casual work when it becomes available.
As a casual, you will be available to work as a Case Manager for block periods, this could be from 1 week up to 4 weeks. Positions include Crisis Accommodation Case Manager, and Outreach Case Manager for the Illawarra / Shoalhaven.
Successful applicants will have completed their Certificate IV Community Services (or equivalent), be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to support individuals and /or families from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check and Police Check. If you require information regarding this, please contact us at (02) 4229 8523 or email us at admin@sahssi.org.au
To be female is a genuine requirement for these positions under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Required Application Documents
To apply, please complete the form below and upload the following documents listed below
(1) Your Resume
(2) Verification of Working with Children Check and Police Check
