• One full-time position until March 2023
• One full-time position until September 2022

So why cohealth?

At cohealth, we're passionate about human rights and health equity. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we're serving, as we know that makes us a stronger and better-performing organisation.

We value people of all experiences and identities, including all cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexualities and abilities. Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging.

We're committed to enabling staff's full participation through promoting workplace flexibility and the provision of reasonable adjustments for staff that require modifications.

About the role

This position sits in the AOD and Homelessness Cluster, which aims to improve the health, wellbeing, housing and social outcomes of people who use alcohol and other drugs and/or those experiencing homelessness in the Inner North West of Melbourne. The Homelessness to a Home program will support consumers currently in emergency accommodation to exit into affordable housing.

Your daily duties will vary but your main focus will include:

• Assist clients to access, transition and establish suitable longer-term housing
• Comprehensive assessment, care plans, referral, co-ordinating case conferences, maintaining client records and participating in case discussions
• Build relationships and work collaboratively with specialist services
• Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies to ensure access to services

Additional information can be obtained from the attached position description.

About you:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent qualification and experience in the housing, mental health, disability or welfare sectors
• Relevant professional and/or lived experience as well as a sound understanding of the key issues affecting people experiencing homelessness
• Experience in care planning, comprehensive assessment, intake, advocacy and referral with clients who have a history of homelessness and multiple and complex needs
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking, supporting and coordinating assertive outreach and group activities

Application process

Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and answer the questions provided on Talent Propeller.

For any questions about the role please contact James Duffy by emailing [email protected] using the subject line: Homeless and Community Support Workers x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs

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A position description is attached.