Assertive Outreach Worker
Quick answer
Launch Housing is hiring a part-time Assertive Outreach Worker in Collingwood, Melbourne to support people sleeping rough through outreach and engagement, with benefits including flexible working arrangements and training opportunities.
- Role
- Assertive Outreach Worker
- Organization
- Launch Housing
- Location
- Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Assertive Outreach Worker position at Launch Housing in Melbourne, supporting people sleeping rough through outreach and engagement.
What you'll do
- Identifying and engaging with people sleeping rough
- Providing purposeful assistance to clients with complex needs
- Completing referrals to service coordination projects
- Responding to secondary contacts such as council and emergency services
- Surveying people sleeping rough for program intelligence
- Offering appropriate support, including referral, assessment, and advocacy
What it takes
- Tertiary qualification in human services or social work (desired)
- Experience in providing support to marginalized individuals
- Knowledge of the housing service system
- Outreach working experience
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Valid Victorian driver’s licence
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Wellbeing days, ceremonial leave, carers leave and study leave; flexible working arrangements; training and career growth opportunities; salary packaging options.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Collingwood, Melbourne.
What are the key selection criteria?
Key selection criteria include a tertiary qualification in human services or social work, experience in providing support to marginalized individuals, knowledge of the housing service system, outreach working experience, and good interpersonal and communication skills.
Is this role remote?
The role is based at Collingwood with an 8:00am-4:06pm schedule.
What are the benefits of working for Launch Housing?
Benefits include wellbeing days, flexible working arrangements, training and career growth opportunities, and salary packaging options.
How do I apply?
Submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV by clicking on 'Apply for this job' button or 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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