Housing Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Townsville, Australia Churches of Christ in Queensland Full time

Housing Support Worker

Churches of Christ, Kenmore Head Office

Permanent, Full time opportunity

About the role

Under the guidance of the Support Coordinator, the Housing Support Worker is responsible for delivering case management services and assisting households in crisis to secure and maintain appropriate housing.

Within this position you will:

- Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to ensure client safety and well-being;
- Develop, implement, and review strengths-based, needs-driven case management plans;
- Assist clients with budgeting, tenancy management, stakeholder communication, and accessing specialist support;
- Record client interactions and program participation, and complete monthly and annual compliance reports;
- Network and partner with stakeholders to provide comprehensive, coordinated care and holistic support.

This position also entails home visits and providing mobile support to families within crisis and emergency accommodation. Location is based across Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Logan and, Ipswich regions.

About you

You will be self-reflective and have critical thinking skills while continuously remaining highly organised. You have experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to positive outcomes for families.

Your qualifications and experience should include:

- Diploma qualification in Community Service with substantial relevant experience commensurate with the role requirements, or a degree qualification with two years' relevant experience;
- A current driver's license is essential;
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff in contributing to the development of work goals openly and honestly;
- Experience working with people from diverse, social and economic disadvantaged backgrounds;
- Current National Police and Working with Children (Blue Card) check or the ability to acquire is essential.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Employee Benefits

- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Salary packaging - to find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you
- Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study.
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including: JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bupa Health, Plus many more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- A work culture that values you.

About Us

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.

To apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, please contact Rowena Mooney on 0411 668 331

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received

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