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4 days ago
Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. Our mission is to address housing issues and support vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions.
We are committed to creating safe, secure, and affordable housing options that empower individuals and families to thrive. With a focus on delivering high-quality service and outcomes, we manage over 11,000 new and existing properties across various communities.
The RoleThe Initial Assessment Planning (IAP) Worker plays a vital role in assisting our customers who present as being homeless or at risk of homelessness.
You will conduct assessments with empathy and use your solutions-focused approach to prevent and minimise homelessness in the community.
You will assess customer eligibility and assist them to obtain adequate accommodation through provision of housing information, direct financial assistance, and/or targeted referrals to relevant external services.
Advocating on behalf of our customers, you will liaise regularly with external stakeholders including Centrelink, real estate agents, and private landlords.
About YouTo be successful for this role, you must have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable people in our community.
The following essential criteria apply:
- A qualification and/or demonstrated experience in Social Work or another relevant social discipline.
- Relevant skills and experience in working effectively and sensitively with a diverse customer group with complex needs.
- Confidence in liaising with various stakeholders including vulnerable people.
- A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a caring and empathetic nature.
- Previous experience working on MS Office programs.
- Ability to compose professional correspondence via email to internal and external stakeholders.
- A current driver's licence.
Desirable criteria include previous experience working in the social/community housing industry.
Salary and BenefitsThis full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary plus superannuation, salary packaging, and other benefits. We estimate the annual salary to be approximately $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience.
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