Assertive Outreach Worker
Quick answer
Launch Housing is hiring a part-time Assertive Outreach Worker for a maximum-term role ending October 2027, based in Dandenong, Victoria, to support people sleeping rough with outreach, engagement, and support services. Compensation not specified.
- Role
- Assertive Outreach Worker
- Organization
- Launch Housing
- Location
- Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Assertive Outreach Worker position at Launch Housing, a Melbourne-based community organization dedicated to ending homelessness. The role involves outreach, engagement, and support for people sleeping rough in the City of Greater Dandenong, with a part-time, maximum-term role ending October 2027.
What you'll do
- Provide assertive and persistent outreach to identify and engage with people sleeping rough
- Complete referrals to various service coordination projects
- Respond to secondary contacts such as council and emergency services
- Sensitively survey people sleeping rough
- Offer appropriate and timely support, including referral, assessment, and advocacy
- Ensure clients are exited to appropriate supports
What it takes
- Tertiary qualification in human services, social work or other relevant discipline
- Experience in providing support and understanding of case management
- Knowledge of the housing service system
- Experience in outreach working and working with clients with complex needs
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Wellbeing days, ceremonial leave, carers leave, study leave, flexible working arrangements, purchased leave, 17.5% leave loading, 8 weeks’ gender neutral paid parental leave, training and career growth opportunities, salary packaging, positive work environment
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a tertiary qualification in human services, social work or other relevant discipline, experience in providing support and understanding of case management, knowledge of the housing service system, and experience in outreach working and working with clients with complex needs.
How do I apply?
To apply, submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV via the 'Apply for this job' button or by contacting [email protected].
How to apply
Apply directly on Launch Housing's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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