Job description
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Fixed term contract with the possibility to extend
- Ongoing training and development opportunities!
ABOUT YWCA AUSTRALIA
We are a proudly feminist not-for-profit organisation and for over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. This will ensure we continue to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
YWCA Australia is currently seeking a dedicated Case Worker to join our Homelessness Services Team in our Sydney office. This is a part time role (3 days per week) role on a maximum term contract ending on 31 December 2024.
The role is responsible for supporting older women to stabilise their at-risk tenancies to prevent homelessness by:
- Conducting strengths-based case management to establish and maintain a sustainable tenancy in a suitable long-term home
- Providing relevant support to clients in areas of need, contributing to their ability to maintain stable accommodation
- Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary PTI team to support clients
ABOUT YOU
The ideal applicant will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Welfare or Education or demonstrated experience in a similar field
- Previous experience working with people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness
- Proven understanding of the special needs of marginalised people and the ability to effectively support clients with these needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a variety of audiences,
This position will require the applicant to satisfactorily meet our pre-employment requirements. This includes:
- Completion of a national criminal history check
- A valid relevant state-based working with children permit.
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination, which includes Government recommended boosters.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
A Position Description is attached.