Outreach Worker

• Collingwood location close to public transport and the Eastern freeway
• Full time contract available

HomeGround’s vision is to end homelessness in Melbourne, our mission is to get people housed and keep people housed.

HomeGround is looking for an individual experienced in direct client service delivery and case management to join our Outreach team.

This job is both demanding and rewarding and reflects the lives of our clients. Outreach Workers assist people to obtain housing, including rooming houses, private rental and public housing. Outreach Workers attend court and tribunal hearings and negotiate with landlords, government departments and health service providers. Outreach Workers provide very practical assistance for example: providing information on services, making appointments; reminding people of, and driving them to, their appointments; assisting with filling out applications and forms; Centrelink enquiries, cleaning and arranging for removals.

The service is designed around, and highly dependent upon, a shared commitment to teamwork. This occurs within a reflective practice framework aimed at exploring new ways of working to meet the needs of a complex client group, therefore it is essential that you are able to positively contribute to a team environment. Previous experience working alone in an outreach capacity and strong communication skills are also necessary.

The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary with salary packaging available, ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to the important work of one of Melbourne’s largest housing and homelessness organisations.

For more information please call Karen on 9288 9691. To view a position description and to apply please visit our careers website at www.homeground.currentjobs.com.au