• Work-Life Balance – Based in Morwell | Flexible work arrangements supported

• Job Security - 1EFT, 12 month contract

• Salary - SCHADS Award Level 5 ($84,000 P/A) + Superannuation

• Be part of an exciting new Government initiative providing housing support to the homeless within our community

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Victorian Governments $150 million From Homelessness to a Home package (H2H) will enable access to approximately 1,700 homes to support those people experiencing homelessness who are residing in emergency accommodation due to the COVID-19, providing stable housing and support services for up to 18 months.

You will provide a collective provision of services to support community members in accommodation, through an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach towards resolving the homelessness of people exiting emergency accommodation and responding appropriately to their needs.

• To provide collective provision of services to support community members in emergency accommodation.
• Provide comprehensive assessment and planning to support people to live more independently and leverage community-based health and social supports;
• Provide holistic, strength-based support within a case management framework;
• Provide intensive support to community members who have multiple and vulnerable support needs such as mental or physical health issues, alcohol or drug use, or other trauma;
• Convene multi-disciplinary team meetings on a regular basis to discuss the community members plans;
• Participate in community networking by disseminating information to other agencies.

BENEFITS – What Quantum offer

• Mobile phone and resources applicable to the role
• Salary packaging/annual indexation/Employee Assistance Program/leave opportunities/flexi time/Wellbeing Program
• Promotional opportunities within the Organisation
• Professional development and mandatory industry training
• Inclusive culture which embraces the diversity of its people

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – what you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in providing holistic, strength-based case management
• Sound working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and the VCAT Rules and Regulations
• An understanding of the social and political issues impacting on people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver culturally sensitive practices in working with the members of the community
• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence/Working With Children Check/Police Check
• Minimum requirement of Diploma of Community Services or other relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or experience appropriate to the field

About Quantum Support Services

Established in 1987 we are Industry Leaders striving to provide services to positively improve lives within the Gippsland community. Quantum is a child safe organisation who believes the celebration of diversity makes us and the community stronger. We are committed to embracing everyone’s individual differences so that we can help create a strong workplace and community that is empowered to reach its potential.

For further information and to review the Position Description please refer to our website at www.quantum.org.au/careers.

For further information in relation to this opportunity please contact Sarah Heller on 1800 243 455.

A position description is attached.