Housing Case Worker - Housing Connect

Permanent, part-timeposition working 60.8 hours per fortnight based inHobart

About us:

Anglicare Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation providing awide range of services to the people of Tasmania. We are part ofthe national Anglicare Australia network of organisations.Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times ofneed. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability,health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and supportand more.

About the role:

Case Workers are responsible for ensuring that collaborative,high quality, client focused case-management services are providedto people who are homeless or in housing need. This role isresponsible for providing support, information and practicalassistance on a range of issues to people who are homeless or inhousing need that will facilitate their transition to independentliving (or access appropriate supported accommodation). Allservices are provided within an integrated and collaborativeframework with relevant stakeholders and services in thecommunity.

What we are looking for in an applicant:

• knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues relating to homelessness such as: poverty, unemployment, health, family violence, substance use and other social factors which impact on vulnerable or at risk people;
• an understanding of Tasmania’s current housing market and the difficulties facing low income people trying to secure housing;
• a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively engage with people seeking assistance though external stakeholders including real estate agents and landlords;
• high level initiative, problem solving and resilience skills including the ability to maintain a positive outlook, see the ‘bigger picture’, identify opportunities and implement solutions;
• well-developed writing skills including the ability to maintain accurate, professional case-notes, write reports, collect data, prepare correspondence and provide required information within program guidelines;
• excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage own work flows in conjunction with senior staff;
• a Social Work Degree or other relevant tertiary qualification and/or clearly demonstrated extensive experience attained through previous appointments, service and/or study.

Joining the team at Anglicare Tasmaniameans:

• Becoming part of a well-established and respected, values driven organisation;
• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging;
• Access to training and development opportunities and clinical supervision.

Successful applicants must be willing to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

The Position Description can be found below.

For further information on our Recruitment processes pleasevisit our website.

For further information about this position please contactLouise Bieser, State Manager – Housing Connect on 0417 917*** or ********@anglicare-tas.org.auduring business hours.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required toundertake our structured Safeguarding Children Trainingprogram.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  SUNDAY, 25th FEBRUARY 2024, at6.00pm.

This position is availablefor an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted uponreceipt.

If you are interested in joining ourteam, please click on the 'APPLY’ link belowto commence your application. You will be required to submit an upto date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skillsfor the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

For more information about ourprocess, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies thatmay arise in the near future may also be filled from this selectionprocess.

About AnglicareTasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed tothe safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicantsapplying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergoscreening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an EqualOpportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from peoplefrom Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally andLinguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committedto providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where allpeople are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reachtheir full potential.

Attachments:
- POSITION DESCRIPTION Housing Case Worker - Housing Connect.docx
- POSITION DESCRIPTION Housing Case Worker - Housing Connect.pdf