BeyondHousing is committed to the vision of ending homelessness and are driven by values of Rights, Fairness, Creativity, Quality and Collaboration to achieve this vision. If you are passionate and have experience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people, then we could be the employer for you.

We are seeking a Homelessness Support Worker who is committed to working with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Based in our Shepparton office, we currently have a vacancy for a full time position working Monday to Friday.

Position overview

The Homelessness Support Worker will work to provide:

• Information, referral and support to assist families and individuals to find short term and long term sustainable housing.
• High volume service delivery responding to and assessing the needs of homeless people, many of whom are in housing crisis.
• Information on housing opportunities and referral to specialist services.
• Information and support to tenants who are at risk of losing their tenancies.

We are seeking candidates with:

• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Compassion and empathy for all people
• Excellent administrative skills including MS Office and Outlook
• Well-developed communication and time management skills
• A current driver’s licence
• Experience within the social, housing or community sectors will be highly regarded.

What we offer

This is a permanent full-time role with a base hourly rate between $35.63 and $38.34 based on skills and experience, and in line with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Level 4.

Other great benefits of working for BeyondHousing include 12% superannuation, annual leave loading, RDOs, generous salary packaging benefits available to not-for-profit employees, health and wellbeing allowances, and opportunities for regular professional development.

Applications

For a copy of the Position Description please visit the BeyondHousing website at http://www.beyondhousing.org.au/about-employment-study.html.

Any queries should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Alison Eaton on 02 6055 9000.

The successful candidate must participate in a National Police Check and Working with Children Check as this role operates within a Child Safe organisation.

Indigenous people and people of culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.