Organisation : Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation
Location : Melbourne (St Kilda)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Homelessness & Affordable Housing, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 31 Jul, 2020
About the organisation
About the role
The role of the Aboriginal Tenancies at Risk (ATAR) Worker is to maintain Aboriginal tenancies by supporting tenants to address issues placing their housing at risk, with focus on families/women with dependent children. They will also assist with rental arrears, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) matters, transfers, maintenance debts and other life issues that may jeopardise tenancies.
The worker will support clients who are at risk or experiencing homelessness, including but not limited to:
- Liaise with the community, key stakeholders and various agencies and provide referrals
- Assess and document clients’ continuing needs in relation to homelessness support
- Participate on relevant inter-agency working communities, and conduct care plan conferencing when required.
- Co-ordinate the client intake process using the Ngwala’s SHS Assessment Tool
- Assist clients to make and support their individual case plans to achieve set goals (including time frames, exit plans and regular reviews)
- Ensure client has information on relevant community resources available and assist client to access services and benefits
- Advocate on behalf of clients where appropriate (this may include attending VCAT, etc.)
- Transport clients to various appointments
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
You will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification eg. social work, social housing, welfare work and / or community development; and/or
- Minimum of Certificate IV in Social Housing or relevant; and/or experience in working with Aboriginal people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Computer literacy skills including MS Word, MS Excel, email and Internet
- Desirable: First Aid (Level 2) certificate;
Mandatory requirements:
- Current Victorian Driver’s License;
- National Police Certificate (no more than 3 years old)
- Current Victorian Working With Children Check;
Applications for this position must include the following:
- A written covering letter that outlines why the applicant believes that they would be suitable for this position
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae that outlines educational and employment background, which must also include at least 3 referees.
- Certified copies of any relevant certificates or qualifications. It is recommended that originals be brought to your interview for the Interview Committee to sight.
- Completion of Ngwala’s Job Application Form.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Aboriginal Tenancies At Risk Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing, #Indigenous