Company

Maryborough District Health ServiceSee more

addressAddressVictoria
CategorySocial Care

Job description

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Housing Support Worker

Permanent Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight

Classification: Welfare Worker (XL8) or as per experience

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026

This is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to join the Community Services team, working to provide housing case management, support, case coordination, advocacy, information, and referrals to appropriate services for people who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness; to support people in their decision making and independence.

Goals are to resolve crisis, to re-establish family links where appropriate and to re-establish a capacity to live independently by improving access to a range of supports, long term secure affordable housing and other social services.  Apply Now!

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

  • Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
  • Experienced Housing Support Worker
  • Experience working with homeless service  
  • Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable clients
  • Ability to work independently
  • Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Previous experience working with marginalised clients
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong teamwork ethic

What's in it for you?

  • Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
  • Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Allied Health Professionals EBA with Salary Packaging available.
  • Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

Qualifications:

  • Relevant qualification in Community Services or Welfare
  • Experience and skills in working within a homeless service
  • Understanding and experience in working with disadvantaged and vulnerable clients

Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills

  • Sensitivity to, and understanding of, marginalised sectors of the community including people experiencing housing crisis
  • Knowledge of the local service environment, well developed networks within the community, and knowledge of appropriate services and supports available for clients experiencing homelessness
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to liaise and consult with a range of professionals, community groups and local agencies

 Personal Attributes

  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
  • Ability to perform in a changing work environment

For further information, please contact Kris Venn via *****@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0455 or Robyn Jordan via *******@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0483.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 2nd June 2023.

Applications are to include:

-          Covering Letter

-          Resume

-          Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.

Refer code: 2240080. Maryborough District Health Service - The previous day - 2024-05-22 21:45

Maryborough District Health Service

Victoria
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