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Private Rental Assistance Program Plus Worker - Wangaratta / Wodonga

Beyond Housing

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 about this vision and have experience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people, then we could be the employer for you.

The Private Rental Assistance Program Plus worker will work with people who are experiencing difficulty in accessing and/or maintaining private rental housing, due to financial and social barriers. The program seeks to reduce preventable exits from private rental and by extension, entry into the homelessness service system, by supporting households that require additional practical support. This position is a full time 12 month maximum term contract and based in our Wangaratta or Wodonga offices.

Position overview:

The Private Rental Assistance Program Plus Worker will work to provide:

  • An effective level of support to assist clients achieve outcomes that lead to successful, sustainable private rental tenancies
  • Outreach intervention to clients whose tenancy is at risk
  • Advocacy for resources, services or support
  • Assistance in private rental applications and the reduction of rental arrears

We are seeking candidates with:

  • Well-developed communication, advocacy and negotiation skills
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with relevant service providers and local real estate agencies
  • Proven experience in a client focused role with the ability to deliver a high standard of customer service and meet the needs of complex clients.
  • Exceptional administrative skills including MS Office and Outlook
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
  • A current driver’s licence
  • Experience within the social, housing or community sectors will be highly regarded.

What we offer

This opportunity is a full time maximum term contract 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.

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.

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.

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