Assertive Outreach Worker
Quick answer
Launch Housing is hiring a part-time Assertive Outreach Worker (Collingwood, Melbourne) to support people sleeping rough, 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, a Melbourne-based community organization dedicated to ending homelessness. The role involves outreach, engagement, and support for people sleeping rough in various cities.
What you'll do
- Identifying and engaging with people sleeping rough
- Providing purposeful assistance to clients with complex needs
- Completing referrals to local services
- Responding to secondary contacts
- Surveying people sleeping rough
- Offering appropriate support and referrals
What it takes
- Tertiary qualification in human services, social work or relevant discipline
- Experience in support provision and case management
- Knowledge of housing service system
- Outreach working experience
- Empathy and sensitivity in communication
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
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 located in Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a tertiary qualification in human services, social work or relevant discipline, experience in support provision and case management, knowledge of the housing service system, and empathy and sensitivity in communication.
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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