Permanent Part time (3 days per week) Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits! 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning Your new role The Tenancy Plus Program provides advice and support to public and social housing tenants, with the aim of preventing tenancy breakdown and homelessness. The program supports clients to address a range of issues including rental debts, anti-social behaviour, neighbourhood disputes, significant maintenance issues, hoarding and VCAT matters. As a Tenancy Plus Support Worker you will: Provide assessment, intervention and case management support to ‘at risk’ clients Advocate for clients and assist them in accessing relevant support services Aid clients in identifying their needs and empower them to achieve their goals Maintain comprehensive case files and client records Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders Benefits of working at Uniting Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. In addition to your salary of (SCHADS Level 4) super , you can access the following. Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay. Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff! Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary). Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access training and development opportunities to help you grow. Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops. Your skills and experience You will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Diploma (or higher) qualification in a community services related discipline. You will also have: Demonstrated case management experience within the community services sector Knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the housing and homelessness sector A genuine commitment and interest in supporting individuals and families to achieve sustainable tenancies A client focused approach, with the ability to prioritise the individual needs of each client Excellent communication, negotiation and problem solving skills View the position description here. How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early. For any questions, reach out to Amanda Wilson, Tenancy Support Team Leader on 0434 837 210 for a chat or email on amanda.wilson@vt.uniting.org . About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
