Housing & Homelessness Support Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Launceston, Australia Wintringham Full time

Housing & Homelessness Coordinator

Launceston (TAS)

Full Time Basis

  • Work with a rapidly growing NFP organisation committed to social justice and ending homelessness
  • Competitive salary + leave entitlements
  • $52-$55.92 per hour (dependent upon experience and qualifications)
  • Generous motor vehicle allowance and access to NFP Salary Packaging
  • Laptop + mobile phone included
  • Permanent Full Time position
  • Office based in Launceston(TAS)

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing, and support services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a proactive individual to join our Housing and Homelessness Team as a Housing and Homelessness Coordinator (office based in Launceston) on an ongoing Full time Basis.

This position will work collaboratively with the other Coordinators and Program Managers across Tasmania to ensure a collaborative team culture is maintained.

The role will also monitor service delivery practices across Assistance with Care and Housing (ACH) / Care Finder / Housing and Outreach Support services.

Initially, this role will also manage a small client case load for the first 6 months of our operations in the North of Tasmania

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

  • Demonstrate leadership across the HHS portfolio and work collaboratively with all areas of Wintringham to ensure coordinated service responses
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships across community and health services across the region.
  • Promote a non-institutional philosophy within the programs by recognising and promoting the rights of Wintringham clients
  • Oversee and ensure compliance to relevant legislative standards and guidelines across the relevant programs
  • Review client file documentation across program areas to ensure the timely and accurate recording of information and monitor service delivery for quality
  • Advocate and support clients to access private rental properties through internet searches and house inspections.
  • Provide assistance to clients needing resources to access the private rental market, including bond applications, rent in advance and assistance with rent.
  • Monitor targets in line with funding service agreements and ensure staff are reporting hours and support periods

What we will require from you:

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare or Community Services or equivalent, current drivers license, and first aid (level 2), as well as:

  • Demonstrated experience in a team leadership role supporting clients experiencing homelessness with varying levels of complex psychosocial needs.
  • Demonstrated experience working and leading within a case management/case coordination framework
  • Proven commitment to excellence, accountability and innovation in best practice service delivery in the fields of homelessness and housing support
  • Experience delivering services within social and community services programs including housing and homelessness support services.
  • Knowledge of Commonwealth and State government policies, standards and compliance requirements
  • Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
  • Commitment to the organisation and its philosophy of social justice
  • Well-developed communications skills and the ability to with engage people from varying backgrounds
  • An understanding of the Housing and Homelessness Service sector, My Aged Care, NDIS and other relevant service and regulatory systems.

This sounds great How do I apply?

For more information about this role, a copy of the Position Description can be accessed here

Applications can be directed to Lisa Roberts (Housing & Homelessness Support Manager- Tasmania) and submitted by via the Wintringham website.

Please submit a Cover Letter to accompany your CV.

Applications close  Friday 14th  of June 2024 at 9am

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2024 Influenza Immunisation vaccination before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.

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