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Winter Shelter Toowoomba provides a volunteer driven safety net for people experiencing homelessness during the cold harsh Toowoomba winter months of June, July and August.
Local churches partner together to provide their facilities to individuals who are sleeping rough, offering beds, free meals, a caring community, and support. Through the care and support of its volunteers, Winter Shelter Toowoomba provides more than just a place to stay – it is about providing hope, dignity and community.
Winter Shelter Toowoomba partners with the Toowoomba Housing Hub to receive referrals and works with a range of community organisations to make referrals for services which are central to breaking down barriers to homelessness.
Position Details
The Welfare Coordinator will be based in the Toowoomba Housing Hub and will be responsible for the coordination of intake and initial assessment of Winter Shelter referrals and registration of guests. This role will also actively communicate with Winter Shelter Venue Coordinators and provide ongoing support to guests during their participation in Winter Shelter.
Support to guests will focus on ensuring ongoing wellbeing during involvement with Winter Shelter, as well as assisting guests to address individual barriers to homelessness and exploring all available accommodation pathways towards achieving a safe and stable housing outcome.
The Welfare Coordinator is also responsible for the associated administrative tasks involved with coordinating referrals, liaison with relevant WST Venue Coordinators regarding approved guests and required documentation.
Flexible work conditions an option for the right candidate for this contract.
A copy of the Position Description can be emailed upon request. Please contact Project Coordinator Helen McGrath via email at *********@toowoombachurchescare.org.au for further information.
