Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 14th Jan 2021
YWCA Australia is a feminist not-for-profit organisation focused on improving gender equality for women, young women and girls. Together we challenge the systems, structures and policies that act as barriers to women, especially young women, achieving their full potential.
For 140 years we have stood for gender equality in all communities, transforming the lives of individual women, young women and girls. Cheered on by a fiercely passionate and supportive team, we shout loud and proud and our voices echo around the world in a global feminist movement.
YWCA Australia is currently seeking a passionate Specialist Case Worker to join our Homelessness Services team. This role is offered on a part time (30.4 hours per week) basis on a maximum term contract ending on 30/06/2021 and is based in our Sydney office.
The Specialist Case Worker is responsible for the case management of clients of the YWCA Australia Homelessness Services in our Inner City Rapid Response Service. This program supports young people, women, men and families who are experiencing homelessness in the City of Sydney local government area. Rapid Response provides holistic case management support, including the use of brokerage, to support clients to exit homelessness in to safe, affordable and sustainable accommodation. This service also responds quickly to assist new arrivals to the inner-city to return to their communities of origin. Rapid Response also supports individuals and families using transitional accommodation with ongoing case management. To achieve the program’s purpose, the role will also work collaboratively with partner agencies and develop and maintain strong relationships with other services and accommodation providers to assist in facilitating positive outcomes for clients.
The ideal applicant we are seeking will have:
Join our bold, inclusive and innovative team to make a real difference - lead the change.
A position description is attached.