Working for wayssOur people matter. Without them, we would be unable to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people facing homelessness and family violence. This is our motivation in creating wayss as a great place to work.
wayss is the largest provider of family violence, homelessness, housing and services in the South East Melbourne area. We exist so people can live a life free from family violence and have access to safe, sustainable, and affordable housing. Our vision is to be the major provider of social housing services and leading edge client support programs in the Southern Melbourne Metropolitan region.
We deliver funded services and programs across the Southern Melbourne Area including the local government areas of Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Casey and Cardinia.
Position Details: 8 Month Fixed Term Contract2 x Positions AvailableDandenong LocationSalary range $85,126 to $91,587 (SCHADS Level 4)Generous Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annumFive weeks annual leaveAbout the RoleReporting to the Team Leader Access Point you will provide information, assessment and referrals to support families, couples and individuals who are in housing crisis to access short, medium and longer term, secure and affordable accommodation.
Duties include: Assessing the housing and support needs of individuals and families presenting for assistanceFacilitating referrals to appropriate accommodation, housing, health, support and material aid servicesUndertaking risk assessments and safety planning with clients and accompanying childrenAssessing eligibility and facilitating access to Housing Establishment Funds (HEF) and other brokerage programsAdvocating and liaising on behalf of clients with a range of services including Centrelink, real estate agents and private landlordsAssisting clients to address the underlying factors contributing to their homelessnessEmpowering clients through a strengths-based model of practiceProviding culturally appropriate and inclusive support that meets the needs of clientsPromoting the rights, responsibilities and dignity of clientsNetworking with other service providers and programsOther reasonable duties as required.About YouYou will have:
Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Community Services, or other relevant disciplinesRelevant skills and experience in working effectively and sensitively with a diverse client group with complex needsDemonstrated ability to respond quickly and sensitively to the immediate needs of clientsRelevant experience working in the community services sectorAn understanding and commitment to the social and political context of homelessnessGood written and verbal communication skillsSound working knowledge of SHIP or other client information management systemsSound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to use standard office equipment, computer systemsThis role requires a current Driver's Licence and valid 'Employment' category Working with Children Check. The candidate will need to have successfully completed wayss' pre-employment screening and a police check.
ApplicationsApplications close 23rd December 2024, however, may close sooner if a successful candidate is selected. Please ensure you include a covering letter, outlining your experience in relation to the About You section. Enquiries about the position including if you would like a copy of the Position Description can be directed to Nikki Riches, People Enablement, ******
wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation. wayss is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage people with lived experience to apply for roles at wayss. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people. wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community.
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