Housing Access & Planning Specialist (Initial Assessment)

WAYSS; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging up to $15,9k

Five weeks annual leave

Professional development & careerAdv

Inclusive and diverse team culture

Job summary

WAYSS in Melbourne’s southeast is seeking an experienced Initial Assessment and Planning Worker for the Access Point team. You will be the first point of contact for individuals facing housing crisis, conducting assessments, coordinating referrals, and helping clients access safe, affordable accommodation.

Key duties include risk assessments, safety planning, HEF access, and advocacy with landlords and services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Services or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse clients with complex needs.
• Strong crisis response and assessment skills.
• Understanding of homelessness and housing systems.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in SHIP or similar systems, and Microsoft Office.
• A current Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment screening including police and identity checks.

Responsibilities

• Conducting housing and support needs assessments
• Facilitating referrals to housing, health, and support services
• Undertaking risk assessments and safety planning
• Managing access to Housing Establishment Funds (HEF)
• Advocating for clients with services and landlords
• Empowering clients through strengths-based, inclusive practice

Skills

Excellent communication and advocacy

Diversity & complex needs experience

SHIP or similar systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Community Services or related field

Tools

SHIP

Microsoft Office

Job description

WAYSS in Melbourne’s southeast is seeking an experienced Initial Assessment and Planning Worker for the Access Point team. You will be the first point of contact for individuals facing housing crisis, conducting assessments, coordinating referrals, and helping clients access safe, affordable accommodation.

Key duties include risk assessments, safety planning, HEF access, and advocacy with landlords and services.