AddressYWCA Canberra is a respected feminist, not-for-profit community organisation which has been providing community services and representing women’s issues in the Canberra community since its establishment in 1929. Today, we provide leading and innovative services to women and the broader Canberra community in the areas of children’s services, community development, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, and women’s leadership.
As a values-based organisation, and the only Canberra-based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA), YWCA Canberra is a great place to work. We have a strong track record in building long-term, sustainable careers with excellent conditions (including charitable salary sacrificing and above award salaries) together with a supportive work environment for all employees to thrive.
About the RoleYWCA Canberra’s Pathways Housing and Support Program (Pathways Program), to commence on 1 May 2024 will be delivered in partnership with Companion House. Pathways is a specialist homelessness service focused on identifying and addressing the needs and gaps of men and women, including any accompanying children, with uncertain immigration status in the ACT, including women escaping domestic or family violence under the domestic violence provisions of the migration legislation (Migration Regulations 1994), and people with no/limited income with no work rights as priority cohorts for this service.
Addressing homelessness, trauma, and torture among individuals and families with uncertain immigration status requires a comprehensive, evidence-informed service model that is both culturally sensitive, human rights and gender-responsive. Working collaboratively with Companion House, the Coordinator will work closely with other YWCA Canberra and Companion House staff and other specialist services staff to establish and operate the Pathways Program.
About YouThe ideal candidate will have:
- A Diploma in Community Services, or tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as social work, psychology or human services. Qualifications in children and family development, (or similar) is desirable.
- Experience working effectively with vulnerable and disadvantaged people
- Understanding of the needs of people seeking asylum or who have visa uncertainty
- Experience working with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness within a supported accommodation/outreach framework preferred
- Experience and/or the ability to work competently with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- A knowledge and understanding of the impact of family violence and trauma on the cycle of homelessness
- Sound working knowledge of the issues affecting homeless families including children and young people and the application of strategies to address issues affecting individual family members when accessing appropriate housing including the additional challenges of people with little to no income and uncertainty arising from visa status.
- Knowledge and experience in the following fields:
- Individual and family case management
- Advocacy
- Outreach support
- Collaborative professional practice
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written skills
- Strong commitment to teamwork and an ability to work in a team environment with a commitment to professional supervision
- Ability to effectively communicate with people from non-English speaking backgrounds, using translation services where required as well as those who have experienced trauma and torture.
The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, Working with Vulnerable People registration, current National Criminal Record Check and a current driver’s license.
In return we will offer you- Work for a values-based organisation within a feminist and social justice framework
- Work for the only Canberra-based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA)
- Benefit from enhanced terms and conditions of employment including 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
- Flexibility to work 30 – 38 hours per week in an excellent supportive environment
Applications including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and resume can be submitted through the YWCA-Canberra e-recruitment web portal – Recruitment – Sign In – Aurion
Applications close on 20 March 2024
Want more information?For a confidential discussion, please contact Chief Operating Officer, Cara Jacobs at ***********@ywca-canberra.org.au or for further information email Human Resources at ***************@ywca-canberra.org.au
YWCA Canberra reserves the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.
YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes.
YWCA Canberra is proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and offers above award wages and generous conditions through our innovative and progressive Enterprise Agreement.
YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
