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Homeless Assessment Worker - Mildura

Haven; Home, Safe
  • Work with an organisation truly making a difference
  • Mildura location
  • Full-Time, Fixed-Term 30th November 2023

WHO ARE WE:

We are a commercially operated, profit-for-purpose homelessness organisation specialising in housing solutions, providing hope, care and help to Victorian communities to prevent homelessness and end housing stress. Our organisation is on a journey to provide more homes and more support, through more meaningful partnerships.

WHY WORK FOR US:

You’ll be joining a committed team that is building the capacity to be a force for good. We are delivering innovative support programs and property and tenancy management solutions to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, we have deep empathy for the communities we are embedded in; always focused on the people who need us most.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

You will assist families and individuals who are homeless or about to become homeless through initial assessment and planning to obtain adequate accommodation:

  • Undertake crisis intervention and assessment of customers
  • Provide advice to a range of supports offered within the community
  • Implement client strength and solutions-based interventions
  • Perform support functions such as respond to queries, triage presenting clients
  • Participate in collaborative arrangements within the sector

ABOUT YOU:

  • Formal qualification in Social Work, Welfare or equivalent or significant experience
  • Experience within a dynamic social service setting
  • Ability to work effectively in a highly-multi-skilled team
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work under limited direction

WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN:

  • Inclusive, innovative work culture
  • Competitive remuneration, NFP salary packaging for living expenses, meal and entertainment expenses
  • Opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Extensive up-skilling and development opportunities

NEXT STEPS:

Click the “Apply Now” button to view the full position description along with how to apply.

When applying, please provide a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relating to the key selection criteria.

Early applications are encouraged as our interview process may commence and move through to offer prior to the closing date.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Haven; Home, Safe requires all its staff, volunteers, directors and contractors to have had their first two vaccine doses for COVID-19, recognising the important role this plays in our ability to continue to support the communities we serve and to keep all of us safe.

Haven; Home, Safe (HHS) is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all people feel valued, are empowered to bring their complete, authentic selves to work, and have equal access to opportunities to help them reach their full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal land Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, including refugees to our country, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

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