Applications close:
September 20, 2024 9:00 am
Contact (please send queries to):

Cheryl Barnes, Manager Homelessness & Housing Suports

cheryl.barnes@quantum.org.au1800243455
Homelessness Response Practitioner
Full time | Permanent, located in Morwell
About the Role:

Join our team providing vital support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Help them achieve housing stability, improve their well-being, and build skills to prevent future crises. Offer immediate assistance and ongoing case management in a supportive environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Work Life-Balance – Flexible work arrangements |Salary packaging | Flexi time

Wellbeing – Employee Assistance Program | Wellbeing Program |Wellbeing days

Culture – Supportive| Respectful |Inclusive |Diverse | Empowering | Collaborative

 

THE ROLE

Conduct Comprehensive Needs Assessments: Assess individuals and families’ housing situations, mental and physical health needs, and other relevant factors to develop personalized support plans.

Provide Case Management Services: Offer ongoing support, guidance, and advocacy to help clients achieve their housing goals and address other needs.

Facilitate Crisis Response: Respond to immediate housing crises, providing timely assistance and support.

Develop Capacity Building Plans: Assist clients in developing skills and resources to prevent future homelessness.

Collaborate with Community Partners: Work with other agencies and organizations to provide comprehensive services and support to clients.

The Ideal Candidate will bring:

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – what you will bring.

Demonstrated ability and experience in leadership including the capacity to lead and support the team and individual staff.

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of case management practices.

Previous experience in crisis intervention and assessment with strong conflict resolution skills.

Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |Working with Children Check |Police Check

Minimum bachelor’s degree in social work (or trauma related field) and experience appropriate to the field (refer to Position Description).

 

Benefits of working at Quantum:

Location – Morwell

Job Security – 1EFT (38hrs pw) | ongoing 

Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5 | $​93,860  P/A | + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities 

Mobile phone and resources applicable to the role 

Personal growth | Training and professional development | Supervision and support 

Promotional opportunities within Quantum 

How to apply::

For further information and to review the Position Description please refer to the attached document.

To apply please click on the “Apply now” link and follow the prompts to submit your detailed cover letter, current resume and 3 referees.

For more information about this opportunity contact Cheryl Barnes on 1800 243 455. 

**Applications will be progressed to interview as they are received. 

Quantum is a child safe organisation who believes the celebration of diversity makes us and the community stronger.  We are committed to embracing everyone’s individual differences so that we can help create a strong workplace and community that is empowered to reach its potential.   

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