Organisation : Melbourne City Mission
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Sector : Homelessness & Affordable Housing, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 25 May, 2021
About the organisation
We are a leading community support organization working alongside people to live the life they aspire to, their way, providing a broad range of support in Homelessness, Justice, Disability, Palliative Care, Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS), and Early Years and Education service areas. A career with us means you are part of an organisation making a real difference.
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About the role
About the program
The Melbourne City Mission Youth Refuges program provides 24-hour accommodation and support to young people experiencing homelessness.
The service provides accommodation, support, counselling, information and assistance to young people based on their needs (eg Centrelink, health and legal services) and support in finding suitable accommodation options.
About the role
This role forms part of the Division’s Leadership Team. The position will oversee the day to day program operations of the team and work in collaboration with managers to ensure that staff and young people are well supported and that great outcomes are achieved.
The role provides oversight, leadership. supervision and direction for the team and program, and is responsible for ensuring program delivery is of a high standard.
The role will be responsible for supporting the move from our Footscray site to Werribee and the implementation of working in a new purpose built refuge.
The role involves after-hours on call duties (approximately 1 week in 10).
Skills and experience
Essential:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work fields and experience in working in youth, homelessness, housing or related fields
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in the delivery of support programs and and in leadership roles
- Experience of working in accommodation or residential environment will be looked upon favourbaly
- An understanding of the factors that cause homelessness, and how this affects young people
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Team Leader – Iramoo Youth Refuge via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing, #Youth_and_Young_People
