Organisation : Launch Housing
Location : Melbourne (St Kilda)
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Sector : Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Support Services, Families, Homelessness & Affordable Housing, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $73,083
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. Launch Housing is a strong, single, focused voice on homelessness driven by the values of Empowerment, Fresh Thinking, Agility, Leadership, and
Courage.
About the role
Join Melbourne’s most progressive housing and homelessness organisation!
- Salary: $73,083 per annum (pro-rata) + super
- Great St Kilda location, close to public transport, shops and cafes
- Additional wellbeing leave and salary packaging
- Flexible working environment!
We have the following 2 vacancies available (work pattern to be determined with the successful candidates):
- Permanent, part-time – 68.4 hours per fortnight
- Permanent, part-time – 38 hours per fortnight
About us
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.
Launch Housing is a strong, single, focused voice on homelessness driven by the values of Empowerment, Fresh Thinking, Agility, Leadership, and Courage.
About the role
We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our dedicated Initial Assessment and Planning (IAP) team committed to working with people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.
Our IAP Service is Launch Housing’s first point of contact with our clients. The key responsibilities of this role include providing information, referrals and support to assist families and individuals to find short term and long term, secure and affordable housing.
The IAP team operate in an extremely high volume, responding to the needs of homeless people, many of whom are experiencing a crisis. Therefore, we are looking for people who can work under pressure with the ability to make sound decisions quickly.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will hold a tertiary qualification in human services, social work or other relevant disciplinary. You will be empathetic and able to relate effectively and sensitively to people from diverse backgrounds. Also, you will have a good track record of working collaboratively in a team environment.
To obtain a full position description and to apply for this opportunity, please follow the ‘How to Apply’ instructions. Please include a cover letter, addressing the key selection criteria and CV.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Initial Assessment & Planning (IAP) Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
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