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Team Leader - Homelessness to Homes

Melbourne City Mission

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

We are a leading community support organisation working alongside people to live the life they aspire to, their way, providing a broad range of support in Homelessness, Disability, Palliative Care, Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS), and Early Years and Education service areas. A career with us means you are part of an organisation making a real difference. Find out more about us!

About the program

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Victorian Government’s Homelessness to a Home initiative will enable access to approximately 1,800 homes to support those experiencing homelessness who are residing in emergency accommodation due to COVID-19, providing stable housing for up to 18 months and support services up to 24 months. Registered Housing Agencies, homelessness support agencies and other relevant services will work in partnership under a consortium arrangement to provide prompt access to appropriate housing and support for people without a stable place to live. Our support model includes a suite of primary and allied health, specialist housing, assertive outreach, therapeutic supports, early intervention & prevention services, legal, education and employment support.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to oversee the daily operations of the Homelessness to Homes program, as part of a multi-disciplinary direct service team and to maintain liaison with service delivery consortium partners, to deliver the quality, volume and outcomes targets specified in the program’s service agreement with DHHS. The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality intensive goal directed support and case management services to people experiencing homelessness and placed in emergency hotel accommodation across the northern suburbs regions. People will be provided intensive and holistic support to achieve housing stability and broader goals.

Skills and experience

Essential:

  • Qualification in human services or an allied health discipline, including youth work, social work, psychology or community development and/or significant relevant work experience
  • Demonstrated experience working within a case management framework
  • A demonstrated ability to lead, guide, supervise and support employees with a sound understanding of supervision guidelines and best practice principles
  • Understanding of mobile, outreach support and interventions
  • Understanding or experience working with people at risk or experiencing homelessness, including knowledge of trauma informed approaches, and an understanding of the resources available to people
  • Strong ability to actively and assertively engage with people with complex needs
  • An extensive understanding of the homelessness service system with knowledge of patterns, trends and systemic issues, and principles in working with people

For more information, including a position description and how to apply, please click “Apply Now” to be redirected to our website.

For more details or assistance with application submission please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Homelessness to Homes enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the MCM selection process. Appointments to MCM roles will be subject to the following safety screening checks (as applicable to the role): National (and International if applicable) Police Check (which includes Proof of Identity Check), Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Right to Work in Australia and current and valid driver licence. All costs associated with safety checks (except National Police Check) will be at applicants’ expense.

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At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please email [email protected].

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