Community Housing Advocate

2 days ago

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia beBeeConnections Full time $91,567 - $95,974
Job Overview

As a dedicated professional, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community by joining our Housing Connect team as a Connections Coach.

This is a permanent, full-time role with 76 hours work fortnightly.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct initial and comprehensive assessments to determine service response and resource distribution.
  • Provide critical information and advice on the Housing Connect service offers and expectations.
  • Address immediate needs, including assessment for and access to flexible funds for reasonable and necessary support.
  • Complete housing assistance applications for people unable or unwilling to use the Housing Connect Portal.
  • Cultivate and support service users to develop and progress an immediate response or Initial Action Plan for keeping or finding housing.
  • Facilitate access to specialist services, mainstream opportunities, networks, and resources to build social capital supporting housing and other goals.
  • Collect and record data and information required for the Housing Connect evaluation and Portal.
  • Assist with social housing, private rental, and other housing assistance applications.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range of $91,567 to $95,974 plus superannuation and salary sacrifice.
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging available to increase take-home pay.
  • A 7% Graduate Loading for degree holders in relevant disciplines.
  • A friendly and supportive work environment.
Requirements
  • Expertise in conducting assessments using Advantaged Thinking practice approach.
  • Expertise in brief interventions: short-term planning, goal setting, provision of relevant information, and connection to opportunities and resources.
  • High-level initiative and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities and discern external service system pathways.
  • Ability to develop, leverage, and sustain relationships across sectors to maximize outcomes.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of housing information, community resources, and referral points.
  • Understanding of Tasmania's current housing market and difficulties facing low-income individuals seeking housing.
  • Understanding of human development and relevant community links and systems.
  • Commitment to capabilities and Advantaged Thinking practice approach values and ideals.
  • Experience in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Time management skills to effectively set priorities and manage an assigned caseload.
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills to maintain accurate case-notes and provide required information.
  • Computer skills, particularly operating word processing and database management software packages.
  • Commitment to working collaboratively with Housing Connect partners.
  • Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience deemed equivalent.

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