We are looking for a brilliant Housing Support Worker to join our diverse team at Maryborough District Health Service in Shire of Central Goldfields, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Housing Support Worker is an amazing opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in leadership, project management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Housing Support Worker at Maryborough District Health Service today!

This is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to join the Community Services team, working to provide housing management support, and to advocate and refer clients to appropriate services for people who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness to achieve self-reliance and independence.

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Housing Support Worker

Permanent Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight

Classification : Welfare Worker (XL8)

Award : Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026

This is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to join the Community Services team, working to provide housing management support, and to advocate and refer clients to appropriate services for people who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness to achieve self-reliance and independence.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:





- Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
- Experienced housing support worker
- Understanding of homelessness issues
- Demonstrated experience working with complex clients
- Ability to work independently
- Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience working with marginalised clients
- Excellent communication and client focused service

What's in it for you?

- Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
- Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Allied Health Professionals EBA with Salary Packaging available.
- Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of EXCELLENT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications :

1. Relevant qualification in Community Services or Welfare
2. Experience and skills in working within a homeless service
3.



Understanding and experience in working with disadvantaged and vulnerable clients

Technical/Skilled Knowledge and skills

1. Sensitivity to, and understanding of, marginalised sectors of the community including people experiencing housing crisis
2. Knowledge of the local service environment, well developed networks within the community, and knowledge of appropriate services and supports available for clients experiencing homelessness
3. Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to liaise and consult with a range of professionals, community groups and local agencies

Personal Attributes

1. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
2. Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
3. Ability to perform in a changing work environment

For further information, please contact Tanya Miles via View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0156

Applications for this position close on Sunday 7 th May 2023.

Applications are to include:

- Covering Letter

- Resume

- Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.

Benefits of working as a Housing Support Worker in Shire of Central Goldfields, VIC:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package

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