• 2 positions
• Inner Melbourne, Ongoing – Part Time 59.5 hrs Fortnight 

Enjoy the benefits of working within a growing organisation offering career development, flexibility and an attractive annual salary package (including leave loading and superannuation).

The Role:

VincentCare Victoria is seeking an experienced and qualified person with a well-developed client centred work practice approach, to take on the position of Engagement Overnight Coordinator within the new Ozanam House accommodation and Homeless Resource Centre.

The new Ozanam House Accommodation and Homeless Resource Centre brings together a suite of homeless services in one building providing a range of support to people aged over 18yrs. The accommodation on site encompasses 60 crisis accommodation beds, 48 transitional units and 26 Independent Living Units for people experiencing homelessness.

This position has a focus on assertive engagement, coordination and collaboration and is seeking a person with experience in supporting people who are at risk, or experiencing homelessness. The Engagement Overnight Coordinator’s will work within a multi-faceted team and has a primary focus on supporting clients within the accommodation units during the hours of 11pm to 8am Monday to Sunday on a rotating roster.

The role provides service coordination and oversight of the Safety Officers on site during the night hours and incorporates the responsibility for risk assessment and response, facility management, documentation and liaising with key stakeholders as required during the shift. The role is a part of the Engagement team whose focus is to provide unconditional positive regard and develop genuine, non-judgemental and predictable relationships with people through their journey of crisis, recovery and growth. A strong service delivery focus of engagement and participation to support people in their recovery journey out of homelessness is the core work of the team.

VincentCare Victoria:

VincentCare Victoria is an award winning organisation established to provide a range of accommodation and support services to people that are facing disadvantage throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Our aspiration is to be the leader in providing care, hope and advocacy for those facing disadvantage. Our purpose is to create opportunities and lasting change for the most marginalised. VincentCare is well equipped to provide a continuum of services that effectively meet the needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. 

Inner Melbourne Community Hub provides a range of accommodation and support services, including crisis accommodation, drug and alcohol case management, and adult outreach. 

Working with VincentCare:

A key strategic priority is attracting and retaining skilled and committed employees aligned to our values. VincentCare has over three hundred dedicated, talented and enthusiastic staff working across a range of programs and services and offers a number of benefits including: 

• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging
• Choice of Superannuation fund
• Family friendly and flexibility
• Study leave
• The Ozanam Scholar Bursary

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to the principles of social justice and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or religion.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (required)
• Demonstrated understanding of the range of needs and issues affecting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Experience in direct service delivery within the human services field.
• An empowering approach, demonstrating flexibility and initiative, in working with homeless individuals.
• Ability to Coordinate shift responsibilities and support staff on shift.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including knowledge of conflict resolution.
• Ability and commitment to be available to work a rotating roster 7 days per week, 365 days per year staff coverage, as required.
• Evidenced administrative accuracy and detail, including timely data entry.
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence is required.

A position description is attached.