AddressHomelessness Housing First Worker
- Make a real difference to the local community
- Access to Salary Packaging
- X 1 Full Time roles
- Fixed Term 18 Months position
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Gifted Leave over Christmas
The Role
The Homelessness - Housing First Worker sits within the Homelessness team within the Family Services division. The position provides intensive case management to Aboriginal Community Members and Families accessing Entry Point services. The role responds to referrals in a timely manner utilising the Housing First Principles of Practice, providing both outreach and office-based services. Using a collaborative and planned approach, the role ensures our Community Members get the services and supports they need to reach their goals.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Essential
- Minimum of Certificate IV in Social Housing or relevant; and/or
- Experience in working with Aboriginal people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and commitment to the Aboriginal community
- Demonstrated understanding of the unique health challenges and social issues faced by the Aboriginal community, including the impacts of alcohol and drug use and homelessness.
- A demonstrated understanding of the issues associated with homelessness and their effects on the Aboriginal Community
- Demonstrated skills in case management
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi skilled team
- Skills in working independently, with initiative and as a team member
- Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, purpose and core values of the organisation.
- Able to develop positive relationships with clients and work within a stressful environment
- Demonstrate commitment to the care and support of homeless and disadvantaged men, women, youth and families Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
Desirable
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
*A police check, Working with Children Check, and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.
About Us
Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au
How to Apply
A Position Description can be viewed on our website at: http://www.wathaurong.org.au/careers-with-us/
