• Make a real difference in people’s lives
• Permanent full-time position
• Immediate start
• Additional Well-being leave on top of annual leave
• Based at East St. Kilda​

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Launch Housing is relying on exceptions contained in sections 28, 60, and 88 of the EO Act to employ and accommodate women and those who identify themselves as women at this site.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid Covid-19 Vaccination Exemption certificate, Working with Children, and police checks are mandatory at Launch Housing.

WHY JOIN LAUNCH HOUSING

Our mission is to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice in ending homelessness. We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and the go-to organization on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors, and the community.

Our people are the backbone of our organization and supporting their well-being and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community. We value lived experience and diversity in our staff, and actively work to ensure everyone is able to make their career with Launch Housing fulfilling.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Assist with the immediate and ongoing support needs of clients experiencing or at risk of homelessness, through the provision of a range of intervention options ensuring that the client’s needs are translated into a personal program that encourages the client’s independence, empowerment, autonomy, and dignity.

This support may be provided in a range of environments including funded accommodation services, private housing, or via assertive outreach to clients experiencing a housing crisis. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are currently seeking a skilled & passionate individual, someone committed to working with people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness on their journey out of homelessness.

IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BRING:

• Engage with clients to determine eligibility for the organization’s services and refer potential clients to other more relevant services if required
• Develop case plans in conjunction with clients and implement strategies that enable clients to achieve their goals by building on their strengths and focusing on solutions
• Assist clients to develop longer-term housing options, both within and/or independently of Launch Housing’s supported accommodation program
• Ensure clients maximize all government and community income assistance and support
• Initiate and maintain contact with vulnerable clients using flexible engagement strategies to achieve case plan goals
• Coordinate services required by the client and client’s family and monitor their ongoing effectiveness
• Maintain appropriate casework records and statistics
• Participate in regular supervision in which a reflective approach is taken in relation to service objectives and casework issues
• Adhere to Launch Housing’s policies and procedures

NOTE:

• All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to complete a Working with Children Check and Police check.
• We acknowledge Lived Experience as unique expertise and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.
• COVID-19 vaccination or a valid Covid-19 Vaccination Exemption certificate is required to work on-site