Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 15th Nov 2021
- Melbourne > St Kilda East
Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne based community organisation passionately committed to ending homelessness. From providing high-quality housing to an innovative range of support, education, and employment services, we bring solutions to homelessness under one roof for thousands at risk or experiencing the crisis and trauma of homelessness. With over 400 staff working across 14 locations in metropolitan Melbourne, we combine direct action with advocacy, research, and innovation to drive widespread change.
The Women's only Crisis Accommodation is a residential facility with 15 single client rooms, the service provide temporary accommodation (for up to 8 weeks with the possibility of extension), case management, transitional support and other services to assist clients in achieving dignified and sustainable housing outcomes. The program also provides support to women outside the residential facility, including a rooming house located in the St Kilda area.
Reporting to the Site Manager, Crisis Accommodation, you will be responsible for overseeing and supervising the Case Management team. You will act as a mentor to help facilitate and enhance the on-the-job performance of case workers by reviewing casework, managing caseloads and ensuring effective client outcomes.
In addition, you will:
Note: You will be expected to be on the on-call roster for 4 weeks of the year.
For further information on the role please refer to the position description.
A people leader with experience in Crisis Accommodation setting who can hit the ground running, managing staff, program and services with genuine leadership ability. You will have a passion for working with women and those who identified as female experiencing homelessness and determination to deliver innovative and effective services of the highest possible standard for our client cohort through a feminist leadership approach.
We believe housing is a basic human right and our values of empowerment, fresh thinking, agility, leadership and courage underpin everything we do. If you want a career where you can make a real difference, and you are passionate about our mission to end homelessness, then consider working with Launch Housing! Our employees are spread across 14 different sites within metropolitan Melbourne.
A full position description is attached below. To apply, click Apply Now.
Please include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria of the position description with your CV to be considered.
If you would like additional information please contact Emily Soda - Acting Site Manager, Crisis Accommodation at [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Case Management enquiry via EthicalJobs
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to complete a Working with Children Check and Police check. Launch Housing is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise, and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.