Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 3rd Apr 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Redland Bay
Mangrove Housing is a client focused, innovative and flexible not-for-profit organisation providing services to the community housing and homelessness sector.
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and communities by working within a range of networks and partnerships to provide quality housing and support services.
We offer a range of housing supports including crisis accommodation, long-term and affordable housing.
Mangrove Housing is looking for a specialist Housing Support Worker (part time or casual) to join us in an exciting new phase. We have recently expanded our service delivery stream to include specialist homelessness services and this position will be based at a new temporary accommodation site in Redland Bay.
In this role you will support clients who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness into their new temporary supported accommodation, working alongside them to provide high quality strengths based case management.
Housing Support Workers assist clients to overcome barriers and achieve their goals in a safe and secure environment. Working from a person centred, trauma informed framework our focus is always on meeting the unique needs and goals of each individual, assisting them to make positive and lasting changes within their lives.
A key outcome of the role is to assist clients to access safe, affordable, and sustainable housing outcomes.
You have a background and passion for working with people in the housing and homelessness space and have a housing first approach to service delivery.
To be considered for the position you must be able to address the essential criteria below:
Before commencing work with us, you will be required to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people (Blue Card).
At Mangrove Housing we recognise and respect diversity so whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose, we welcome you as part of our team!