Youth Housing Intake & Early Response Specialist

Blue Sky; Coffs Harbour; Hybride; AUD 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Blue Sky Community Services in Groundworks, Coffs Harbour, NSW, seeks a part-time Youth Homelessness Intake and Early Response Worker. The role covers intake, assessment and referrals across LGAs, supporting the Youth Housing Team and SHS pathways.

It focuses on dignity, connection and coordinated service delivery. The position is permanent part-time (15 hours/week) at SCHADS Level 4, based in Groundworks with responsibilities spanning local LGAs.

Qualifications

• Qualif in youth work, community services, social work, welfare, homelessness or related field.
• Experience intake, assessment, triage, referral or case coordination with homeless or at-risk individuals.
• Ability to assess risk including domestic violence, child protection, mental health, substances use and other safety concerns.

Responsabilités

• Work with Youth Housing Team to provide coordinated, no wrong door response.
• Provide first point of contact for young people presenting as homeless or at risk.
• Manage intake of referrals, assess eligibility, urgency, risk and program suitability.
• Conduct initial support assessments and risk screening; refer to crisis supports if needed.
• Make referrals to other SHS, Blue Sky services or community supports as appropriate.
• Coordinate new referrals with case workers and follow-up of participants.
• Source accommodation options or appropriate referrals for urgent needs.
• Support brokerage administration and maintain clear participant records.

Formation

Relevant qualification in youth work, community services, social work, welfare, homelessness or related field

Description du poste

Blue Sky Community Services in Groundworks, Coffs Harbour, NSW, seeks a part-time Youth Homelessness Intake and Early Response Worker. The role covers intake, assessment and referrals across LGAs, supporting the Youth Housing Team and SHS pathways.

It focuses on dignity, connection and coordinated service delivery. The position is permanent part-time (15 hours/week) at SCHADS Level 4, based in Groundworks with responsibilities spanning local LGAs.