Organisation : Evolve Housing
Location : Sydney (Penrith, Fairfield)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Employment Services, Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 18 Mar, 2021
About the organisation
The Company
Evolve Housing is a community focused provider of social and affordable housing. We provide innovative housing services and solutions to those in need and develop partnerships that provide positive social outcomes for individuals and their communities.
Achieving social outcomes for our tenants, residents and community is a strategic focus for Evolve. Our recent awarding of the Opportunity Pathways Program tender for South West Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains recognises our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we support.
About the role
- 35 Hour Week
- Fixed term contract until 28th February 2022
- Role based in Penrith and Windsor servicing Nepean Blue Mountains
The Role
Evolve Housing offers you the opportunity to be part of this exciting new program which is aimed at delivering outcomes to a wide cohort of the community. This program uses a case management approach to provide wrap around support to tenants, household members and other clients to facilitate employment opportunities and achieve economic and housing independence. It will assist people to gain, retrain or increase employment through access to support services, training and educational opportunities. This role will be largely independent and will work across multiple locations in Nepean Blue Mountains including Penrith, Windsor, Katoomba and the Hawkesbury area.
The Right Person
Use your energy and tenacity to create change and be part of progressive initiative which helps create opportunities, hope and building blocks for future success. Make a difference and help shape the destiny of others.
You will need to be a self-starter, someone who embraces and relishes change and challenges and be committed to helping others achieve their goals.
Essential Selection Criteria
- Formal qualifications in social services and demonstrated experience in this field, complemented by experience and knowledge of the social and community housing sector and/or employment services;
- Strong case management experience and exposure to working with clients with a variety of needs;
- Demonstrated application of effective and appropriate communication skills at a high level, including written skills, cultural sensitivity, listening and interviewing;
- Experience working with a culturally and linguistically diverse, and, at times, challenging and clients;
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in line with the privacy requirements of the role;
- Strong MS office, word, excel and outlook skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member, with a commitment to build a supportive and collaborative team culture;
- Understands, respects and is sensitive towards cultural and social diversity;
- Current driver’s licence and right to drive in Australia;
- An inherent requirement of the role is a willingness to travel and work across a number of locations according to a flexible schedule;
- Willingness to obtain a National Criminal Record Check;
- Right to work in Australia;
- Knowledge of Government policy and legislation applying to social and community housing and government benefits desirable
Conditions and Benefits
Generous salary, NFP salary sacrifice (tax-free component may increase take home pay), 35 hour week, flexible workplace and genuine development opportunities.
Next Steps
To apply, submit your resume and a covering letter addressing all selection criteria. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Evolve Housing encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.
Evolve Housing welcomes applicants from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Privacy Statement: Evolve Housing is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy and rights of individuals in relation to their personal information. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Please refer to our Privacy Policy on the Evolve Housing website if you would like more detailed information. You may also request a copy of the Privacy Policy from any Evolve Housing employee.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Case Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Employment_Services, #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing