• Great South Melbourne location, close to South Melbourne Market, public transport and cafes
• Full-time, fixed-term through to October 2023
• $74,910 base + super + NFP salary packaging & other great benefits
• 4 week's annual leave, plus 1-week wellbeing leave

About us

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 of 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.

Your impact on the community

We are currently seeking a passionate Housing Support Worker to join the dedicated team at our South Melbourne site, supporting families living in our crisis accommodation and in the community. The South Melbourne site includes 7 on-site self-contained units, and a number of off-site units, for families for up to three months. The service includes support in securing and maintaining medium to long-term housing and tailored support for parents and children. It provides specialist services for vulnerable children and families (including the Homeless Children's Specialist Support Service).

About you

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in human services, social work or a related discipline
• Experience in a case management role with an emphasis on practical assistance to maintain housing
• Experience working with clients who have complex needs, due to experiencing significant challenges e.g. trauma, mental health, substance use, family violence
• Understanding of housing and homelessness policy, context, and systems
• Understanding of impacts of trauma on children and working in the Best Interests framework

Culture & benefits

We believe housing is a basic human right and our values of empowerment, fresh thinking, agility, leadership and courage underpin everything we do. If you want a career where you can make a real difference, and you are passionate about our mission to end homelessness, then consider working with Launch Housing! Our employees are spread across 14 different sites within metropolitan Melbourne.

We offer great staff benefits including flexible working environment, free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, salary packaging, 5 additional days of wellbeing leave and training and ongoing career opportunities across multiple Launch Housing teams. $74,910 base + super + NFP salary packaging.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please follow the 'How to Apply' instructions. Please submit a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.

If you need additional information about this role, please contact Octavia Hall on 0488 300 869.

A position description is attached.

Launch Housing is committed to child safety and is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise, and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.

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