Organisation : Haven; Home, Safe
Location : VIC Regional (Geelong)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Drug, Alcohol & Addiction, Families, Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 7 Nov, 2021
About the organisation
Haven; Home, Safe is the leading provider of end-to-end supports and housing services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Victoria.
About the role
Haven; Home, Safe (HHS) and Mind Australia have joined forces to deliver the From Homelessness to a Home (H2H) program across the Barwon and Loddon Mallee regions of Victoria.
The State Government funded program provides a pathway for people who were temporarily placed in hotels during COVID-19 to transition from homelessness to safe, secure, and affordable housing.
HHS and Mind will work intensively with other specialist agencies to deliver a tailored and responsive service based on the needs of individuals, including mental health, drug and alcohol, and family violence support to help them sustain a long-term tenancy.
Case Coordinators will support improved access, connection to and navigation of, mainstream health and other support services.
Key responsibilities:
- work with the client to develop a holistic, strengths-based, goal-oriented plan that will remain with the client for the duration of their time in the program and is shared with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- review the client’s plan, and progress against their plan, with them on a regular basis, with the differing intensity of contact depending on the client’s needs.
- Initial plan development begin client exit pathways and preparation to enable a successful transition tolonger-term housing
- actively engage with the client: using persistence, compassion, flexibility, and an understanding of trauma, to build trust and maintain a relationship.
- Consult, promote, and build relationships with formal and informal services, networks, and other community resources.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Formal qualifications in social services and demonstrated experience in this field complemented by experience and knowledge of the social and community housing sector.
- Strong case management experience and exposure to working with clients with a variety of needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to work with people in crisis and an understanding of the behaviors of people who are undergoing significant personal crisis due to homelessness and/or rough sleeping.
- Ability to scope service systems and link supports.
What we offer in return
- Competitive remuneration, salary packaging for living expenses, meal and entertainment expenses
- A day off on your birthday
- Inclusive work culture
- Novated leasing options
- Learning, development, and career opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Case Coordinator – H2H Program South via Pro Bono Australia.
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