Housing Options Worker

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Make a real difference in our customers lives by assisting them to secure sustainable housing. Newly created role with 5 FTE positions available.

Summary about this job

Housing & Homelessness Services

Company: Community Housing Ltd

Location: Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast

Work type: Full Time

Salary: Paid on SCHCDSI Award+ NFP salary packaging+bonus

Phone: +61-3-3905-2305

Fax: +61-7-6043-1229

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Detail information about job Housing Options Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Newly created role due to expansion of operations
  • 5 full time positions available, may be part time if preferred
  • Use your expertise in the housing industry to help our customers

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is an innovative national community housing provider which manages sustainable housing for people in need and provides options for those experiencing housing difficulties. A recently won tender has begun the exciting expansion of our operations in New South Wales. We are looking for individuals passionate for delivering high quality customer service to fill new positions. 

 

In this role you will be given the opportunity to use your expertise in the housing industry to assist our customers to secure appropriate housing, make choices about their housing, and develop goals for their future.  

 

To identify and achieve appropriate housing pathways for customers you will:

  • Create Housing and Tenancy Plans
  • Assist those at immediate risk of homelessness, including making successful referrals to temporary or transitional accommodation
  • Assess applications for priority social housing
  • Link customers to affordable housing options in the private rental market, including determining eligibility and access to private rental products
  • Liaise with CHL’s tenancy services and support coordination teams to ensure customers can access all available services and supports.

 

To be successful in this role you will need: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role eg in social housing, social services or homeless services; demonstrated knowledge of issues customers face and services available; the ability to nurture and build positive relationships; the ability to contribute and work collaboratively as a team; excellent communication skills; and a commitment to the right of all people to affordable and sustainable housing. The role will also require a current driver’s licence.

 

In reward for your hard work you will be offered: salary packaging; bonus payments if KPIs are met; a structured induction process and an opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team environment; training and development, both professional and cultural; performance and development reviews; access to an employee assistance program; time in lieu; and participation in a corporate health and wellbeing program.

 

CHL actively promotes safe working with children. A satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with customer related responsibilities are required to provide a working with children check.

 

CHL is an equal opportunity employer working closely with people with disabilities and people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

 

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for these roles. We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and pay our respect to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging.

 

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 11 July, 2018.

 

If you are interested in this position please visit http://chl.org.au/work-with-us/join-the-team/positions-vacant/ to download a copy of the position description and apply online.

 

 

TO BE CONSIDERED, applicants must provide a cover letter; resume; and a document addressing the key selection criteria (a separate document demonstrating your ability to meet the “Technical Skills, Experience & Qualifications” and the “Key Capabilities” listed in the position description)

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