Why IFYS?
At IFYS, our overarching goal is to foster an environment that nurtures the growth and development of all individuals who access our services. We strive to ensure that those who engage with our services feel valued, supported, and inspired. Equally vital is our commitment to cultivate the same sense of well-being among our dedicated staff members.
About The Opportunity
IFYS Accommodation Services has an exciting opportunity for a Homeless Outreach Worker to join the Accommodation Services team within the Gympie region.
As the Homeless Outreach Worker, you will provide assertive outreach support to rough sleepers and individuals experiencing housing crisis, within a holistic and collaborative multi-agency model of service.
Our ideal candidate will possess a strong client-centred practice framework, have sound knowledge of local services and resources, and experience conducting intake assessments and delivering case management.
What's on offer
Fixed-term, full-time contract until 30th June ****
Salary base $76,300 per annum pro-rata + superannuation – IFYS is committed to gender pay equity
Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Excellent salary packaging options (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
Training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary training
Annual $250 personal wellbeing reimbursement benefit towards eligible activities
Free access to the CALM Premium App + Flight Centre personal travel discounts
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Responsibilities Of The Role
Provide place-based assertive outreach to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness
Support and refer clients to access and engage with services to address their individual needs
Work with other providers within a multi-agency team, to deliver a holistic and collaborative model of service
Assist individuals with applications for housing and their transition to longer-term accommodation options
Provide emotional, social and welfare support in a culturally safe, therapeutic and trauma-informed manner
Timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks including: maintenance of service user records, meeting minutes, completion of daily logs and required reporting
Requirements For The Role
Demonstrated professional experience delivering case management to individuals experiencing homelessness
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to build rapport quickly
Strong stakeholder engagement skills within a multi-disciplinary setting
A Certificate IV or higher qualification in a relevant area of study is highly regarded
Experience working with people exhibiting challenging behaviours and complex needs
The ability to work independently to achieve client and program outcomes
Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful
Valid Queensland Driver's License with no restrictions
QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
Licensed Care Suitability Check (LCS2)
National Crime Check (a new check will be completed through IFYS systems)
Ability to provide two recent line manager references including your current employer
Applications close 5:00pm Thursday 22nd January ****. Applications received after this date will be accepted but may not become part of the initial candidate pool.
If you would like further information on this role, please email
or call
to speak to
Josh
from the Recruitment team.
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