Housing Pathways Planner — Corrections (Flexible Hours)

Community Housing LTD; Fulham; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Part-time role

Job summary

Community Housing Limited is seeking an Initial Assessment & Planning Worker (Corrections) to provide person-centred housing assessment, planning and referral support for people at Fulham Correctional Centre who are at risk of homelessness or unable to sustain their tenancy on release.

You will complete housing assessments with people in custody, support access to housing pathways, provide advocacy and referrals, and build strong partnerships with Corrections Victoria and community services.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Social Work, Community Services or another relevant social discipline.
• Understanding of issues affecting socially disadvantaged people, including those in custody.
• Awareness of housing crisis, disability or complex support needs.
• Ability to collaborate with Corrections Victoria, DFFH, agents and CHL teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete housing assessments and initial planning with people in custody at risk of homelessness.
• Support access to housing pathways before and after release.
• Provide information, advocacy, referrals and practical support.
• Distribute financial assistance per program guidelines.
• Advocate for clients, including attending VCAT where required.
• Build relationships with Corrections Victoria, DFFH, real estate agents and community services.
• Identify and manage risks while maintaining records, data entry and reporting.

Skills

Assessment

Referral

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Driver Licence

NDIS clearance

Working With Children Check

Education

Social Work or related discipline

Job description

Community Housing Limited is seeking an Initial Assessment & Planning Worker (Corrections) to provide person-centred housing assessment, planning and referral support for people at Fulham Correctional Centre who are at risk of homelessness or unable to sustain their tenancy on release.

You will complete housing assessments with people in custody, support access to housing pathways, provide advocacy and referrals, and build strong partnerships with Corrections Victoria and community services.