• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• $50.0514 per hour + super + NFP salary packaging
• Leadership role in an innovative program for young people who have experienced homelessness
• Based in Glen Waverley

WHY JOIN LAUNCH HOUSING

Our mission is to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness.

We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and we're 'striving to be' the go-to organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community.

Our people are the backbone of our organisation and supporting their wellbeing and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community.

We value lived experience and diversity in our staff, and actively work to ensure everyone is able to make their career with Launch Housing fulfilling.

Launch Housing is working to become more trauma informed and as a leading employer in the homelessness sector, it is important to let you know that you may hear stories of distress, hardship, trauma, or violence when working with us.

We encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering to apply for the role. Sustaining the Health & Well-being of our staff is our priority. We provide adequate training & supervision, Wellbeing Days, and access to Employee Assistance Program.

Our permanent and fixed-term employee benefits include:

• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
• Wellbeing days (on top of annual leave)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Purchased leave
• Gender neutral paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing
• A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses
• Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
• Positive, supportive and progressive work environment

About the opportunity

Launch Housing’s Education First Youth (EFY) Foyer programs operate out of residential facilities located on TAFE campuses – at Kangan TAFE (Broadmeadows) and Holmesglen TAFE (Glen Waverley).

The EFY Foyer program is an innovative model providing integrated learning and accommodation services that develop the skills and talents of young people who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness through providing accommodation, and access to education, training, employment and other support.

The residential facility includes 40 beds (studio style apartments) with communal living and support service areas supervised 24/7.

The EFY Foyers are delivered in partnership according to the EFY Foyer Practice Framework.

The Coordinator holds a key role in ensuring that services and supports for young people are delivered in alignment with the framework. The Foyers aim for all students to move towards independence, while at Foyers students complete a Certificate 1 in Developing independence.

Students will also complete a Certificate III or Year 12 equivalent whilst at the Foyer and aim to move into independent living on exit.

This role will be based in our Glen Waverley Youth Foyer.

As the Coordinator, you will be responsible for the supervision and management of a team of Youth Development Workers who provide support to students across a 24-hour roster.

You'll ensure that the day-to-day support provided to students by the team of Youth Development Workers is consistent, effective and promotes a culture that supports the aspirations of young people, within the Advantaged Thinking framework. This role requires a focus on staff development, practice and process support and guidance and operationalising a 24/7 program.

What we're looking for (key selection criteria):

• A relevant tertiary qualification in human services or equivalent
• Operational leadership experience within the community and/or public sectors and experience managing staff who work with people with complex needs
• Demonstrated understanding of the youth service system and the needs of young people experiencing homelessness.
• A commitment to an Advantaged Thinking approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others towards effective client solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click "Apply Now". Please submit a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.

If you need additional information about this role, please contact Rebecca Lee on [email protected] using the subject line: Coordinator - Glen Waverley Education First Youth Foyer enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0418 788 226

Please note shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, so please don't delay in submitting your application!

A copy of the position description is attached.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know at [email protected].

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and must provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical exemption certificate.

Launch Housing is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance to child abuse. Our hiring process involves rigorous screening of applicants. All of our people including students, contractors and volunteers must hold a valid Working With Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check.

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 lesbian, gay, 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.