Join Our Team
Manager
The Role
Project Youth is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified Housing Manager to join our diverse team of professionals. The Housing Manager will manage and oversee Project Youths Housing and Homelessness programs, including 2 Crisis refuges, 3 semi supported accommodation properties, transitional housing and supported private rentals.
The Housing Manager plays a very important role in the organisation and works collaboratively with the other 2 program section Managers.
The Main Responsibilities
Essential criteria:
- Degree / Diploma in Social Work, Youth Work or other related Social Science qualification
- Drivers Licence and own vehicle
- Posses a minimum of 3 years proven Management experience
- Demonstrated experience in staff management and development
- Demonstrated experience in service management, including working to a budget
- Excellent organisational and analytical abilities
- Experience in implementing service change and reform
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills
- Commitment to the principles of equity of access, cultural diversity, client service and accountability
- Possess a good understanding of Trauma informed principles and ability to implement this into practice
- Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the issues faced by young people requiring housing assistance
- Demonstrated experience in service delivery gap identification and change management
- Experience and skills in case management
- Knowledge of government funding processes and relevant legislation, including DCJ - Good Practice Guidelines, SHS standards, ASES accreditation, Outcomes based funding
- Knowledge of youth related social issues and service models
- Must have full covid - 19 vaccinations
- Understanding of EEO and WHS requirements
- Competence in Microsoft Office, Internet, Email, CIMS or other equivalent client management systems.
- Proven ability to maintain and build effective stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
- An ability to work to targets and monitor performance against KPIs
- Able to demonstrate forward thinking and using initiative
- Self-starter with the ability to juggle a number of assignments at the same time, to react quickly, to meet deadlines, to organise a busy workload and to prioritise tasks
- Experience of managing projects independently or with minimal supervision - preparing schedules and plans and delivering against them
- Ability to work with in a team and support colleagues
Desirable criteria:
- Experience working within a trauma informed, strengths based and client focused approach
- Experience in managing community development or social inclusion initiatives
- Current First Aid certificate
All Project Youth employees are required to undergo a National Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check by the relevant State and Territory Government(s) as a condition of employment.
The Person
The Manager plays a very important role in the organisation and works collaboratively with the other 2 program section Managers and coordinators. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and talented individual with a strong work ethic and collaborative work style, to join our team.
The role is flexible and adaptable to fit the right candidate. It has an attractive salary and benefits
To Apply:
To Apply:
Please provide your resume and a cover letter (maximum of a 2-page cover letter). The cover letter must address all essential criteria listed in ‘The Person’ section in the advert above. Please send your resume and cover letter to jodie@projectyouth.org.au
Applications that do not address the criteria will not be considered. Previous applicants need not apply.
For further information please see position description on www.projectyouth.org.au/join-our-team
Contact Jodie on 0419 254 264 or jodie@projectyouth.org.au for more information or if you have any questions about the position.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 20th January 2023
Please note, unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
https://www.seek.com.au/job/59451885
