Organisation : Launch Housing
Location : Melbourne (Dandenong)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 26 Nov, 2021
About the organisation
Launch Housing has an ambitious and singular mission to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness. We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and the go-to organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community
About the role
- Contribute to life-changing program
- $74,910 base (Prorata) + super + NFP salary sacrifice
- Permanent – Part-time; 53.20 hours per fortnight
- Wellbeing days (on top of annual leave)
About the role
Our Dandenong site (Bob’s Place) is a residential facility with services including temporary accommodation, case management, transitional support, and other services for families, couples and singles. Bob’s Place includes 4 family units, 9 rooms for single persons and 2 for couples.
Reporting to the Case Management Coordinator, you will:
- Assist with the immediate and ongoing support needs of clients experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Develop case plans with clients and implement strategies that enable clients to achieve their goals
- Provide support through a range of environments including funded accommodation services, private housing or via assertive outreach
- Ensure clients have access to income assistance, support and/or refer clients to more relevant services to assist in developing longer term housing options
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in human services and experience working with complex clients with diverse needs
- Understanding of housing and homelessness policy, context and systems
- Ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients and external services
- Capability to respond to and manage critical incidents
- Valid driver’s license
Note: Full COVID-19 vaccination, Working with Children and police checks are mandatory at Launch Housing.
Why you’ll enjoy working at Launch Housing
We believe housing is a basic human right and our values of empowerment, fresh thinking, agility, leadership and courage underpin everything we do. If you want a career where you can make a real difference, and you are passionate about our mission to end homelessness, then consider working
with Launch Housing! Our employees are spread across 14 different sites within metropolitan Melbourne.
In return, we offer great staff benefits including:
- Work for a value-based organisation with a clear mission and vision Positive and supportive team
- Wellbeing days (on top of annual leave) + Purchased Leave options
- Not for Profit Salary packaging option
- Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Support Worker - Dandenong via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing
