- Deliver person-centred case coordination to help prevent homelessness
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Part-time 30 hours per week on 12-month fixed term contract
- Bairnsdale based role with competitive salary and salary packaging
Community Housing Limited is seeking a Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) Plus Worker to provide high-quality case coordination and practical support to customers who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Reporting to the Regional Homelessness Services Coordinator, you will help customers build independence, safety, self-esteem, wellbeing and quality of life by supporting access to private rental opportunities and helping households sustain safe and stable tenancies.
This role is based in our Bairnsdale office. It offers a 12-month fixed term contract (with possibility of extension) working part-time 30 hours per week. It offers a competitive salary, salary packaging the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll coordinate support for customers to strengthen their capacity to access and sustain private rental housing. You’ll complete holistic assessments, provide information and advocacy, connect customers with support services and social and economic opportunities, and work closely with CHL teams and external partners to deliver coordinated, customer-focused support.
You’ll make an impact by:
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Completing holistic assessments that recognise the causes and impacts of homelessness.
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Providing information, advocacy, referrals and practical support to customers.
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Coordinating customer access to identified support services and social and economic opportunities.
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Helping households build the knowledge, confidence and skills to access and maintain private rental tenancies.
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Building effective working relationships with private rental market stakeholders to create and leverage opportunities.
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Working closely with tenancy services, support coordination teams and external partners to provide customers with the full suite of available supports.
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Maintaining accurate records in required systems and contributing to a safe, respectful and compliant working environment.
What You’ll Bring
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Experience delivering support services and/or referral services for people experiencing vulnerability or social disadvantage.
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Qualifications and/or experience in a human services framework, community services, housing, homelessness or a related field.
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the support service sector, including community, public and private rental housing pathways.
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At least two years’ experience in a similar role, ideally supporting people to access or sustain housing.
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Strong communication, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and organisational skills.
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A positive and balanced approach to work, with a commitment to CHL’s values, safety and inclusive workplace culture.
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A current Driver Licence.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check. All pre-employment checks will be arranged during onboarding.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
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Opportunity to be a part of a purpose driven organisation making a real difference
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Work in a collaborative, supportive team environment
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Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development
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One day off a year as ‘You Day’ to celebrate you
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Great salary + Super + Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay!)
About CHL
Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.
Ready to apply?
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference by supporting customers to access private rental opportunities, sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a cover letter by clicking on the link.
For a confidential conversation about the position, please contact the Regional Homelessness Services Coordinator, Aleisha Olivier on [email protected].
As an equal opportunity employer, CHL values diversity and encourages people from all backgrounds, experiences and communities to apply.
CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.
