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Form of workAbout Us
Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.
We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.
About the Role
The Youth Housing and Reintegration Service (YHARS) program aims to increase housing solutions through coordination of opportunities and resources being offered to young people 12-21 years of age who are currently at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness in the South West Corridor of Brisbane. YHARS seeks to maximise a young persons capacity to be independent, self-reliant and connected to appropriate social and community supports including assisting them to source stable and appropriate housing. The YHARS program is part of the Housing and Homelessness Services provided by WMQ.
The Intake Worker position (Office based role):
- provides a high quality customer-centric service experience through the initial assessment and triaging of needs
- provides warm and successful referrals to services
- works collaboratively with the team to deliver phone based brief intervention support
- provides a coordinated response with stakeholders for ongoing support needs.
About You
In addition to being able to meet the position requirements above, the successful applicant will also need to demonstrate strong communication, computer literacy, organisational and time-management skills. To be considered for the role please include a written response (2 page max.) stating your suitability against the Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirements of the position description.
Why Join Us
Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members:
- Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
- Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
- Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
- Flexible working hours and where applicable a hybrid working strategy
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
