Organisation : Launch Housing via Big Splash
Location : Melbourne (South Melbourne)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Children, Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 81,306 per annum (pro-rata) + Super
Application closing date : 6 Dec, 2020
About the organisation
Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne based community organisation passionately committed to ending homelessness. From providing high-quality housing to an innovative range of support, education, and employment services, we bring solutions to homelessness under one roof for thousands at risk or experiencing the crisis and trauma of homelessness. With over 400 staff working across 14 locations in metropolitan Melbourne, we combine direct action with advocacy, research, and innovation to drive widespread change.
About the role
- Great South Melbourne location, close to the South Melbourne
- Market, public transportation, shops and cafes
- Salary: 81,306 per annum (pro-rata) + Super
- Additional Wellbeing Leave and Salary Packaging\
- Flexible working environment!
We are currently seeking a passionate Senior Worker to join the dedicated Children Specialist Support Services (HCSSS) team. The HCSSS team supports children and young people that have experienced trauma due to homelessness and/or family violence. The service provides a range of services including information and referral pathways, enhanced case management, therapeutic and recreational group work, psychological services, speech therapy as well as educational support.
This role provides outreach and case management services to support children and parents with complex needs. The goal is to re-build ruptured attachments and relationships. The Senior Worker will also provide support, secondary consultation and mentoring to other members within the team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in human services or a related discipline with experience in delivery of services to clients with complex needs relating to homelessness. You will have the ability to work therapeutically with children and parents who are experiencing housing stress and have a trauma history. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience building positive relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Working in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team, this challenging position offers applicants the opportunity to build and empower the lives of people experiencing homelessness.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Children's Specialist Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing
