Private Rental Assistance Program Case Manager

Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) Plus Case Manager

• Part Time – Contract until 31/07/25
• 0.6 EFT / 3 Days per week
• Rainbow-Tick accredited organisation
• $43.08 to $46.35 per hour + Superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging
• SCHADS Award Band 4

The Role:

We are seeking a values-driven case manager to be part of our dynamic PRAP team. The PRAP program works closely with the Homelessness Entry Point and other specialist homelessness services to assist people in accessing and maintaining their own private rental accommodation. The role will include:

• Providing time-limited case management support of up to 12 weeks
• Liase with real estate industry, landlords, VCAT as well as other community support services to support people in gaining and maintaining private rental
• Support clients to look at challenges that may contribute to insecure housing
• Attend private rental inspections and advocate for housing opportunities.
• Develop positive relationship in the real estate industry and with other service sector providers.

In this role, you provide the expertise needed to navigate a difficult terrain and help our clients achieve and sustain secure housing.  The PRAP Plus Case Manager works fluidly and flexibility within the dynamic private rental housing market environment, analyses trends and identifies access opportunities for our clients.

VincentCare Victoria:

VincentCare Victoria is an award-winning organisation established to provide a range of accommodation and support services to people that are facing disadvantage throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Our aspiration is to be the leader in providing care, hope and advocacy for those facing disadvantage. Our purpose is to create opportunities and lasting change for the most marginalised. VincentCare is well equipped to provide a continuum of services that effectively meet the needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Working with VincentCare:

A key strategic priority is attracting and retaining skilled and committed employees aligned to our values. VincentCare has over three hundred dedicated, talented and enthusiastic staff working across a range of programs and services and offers several benefits including:

• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging
• Choice of Superannuation fund
• Family friendly and flexibility
• Study leave

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to the principles of social justice and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or religion.

  Key Selection Criteria:

• Knowledge of the private rental sector and managing rental brokerage;
• Knowledge of housing systems, tenancy rights and responsibilities, rental legislation and rental agreements;
• Exceptional negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of housing providers and support services;
• Demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment that reacts to industry trends;
• Previous case management experience (highly preferred);
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members to support clients to achieve identified goals;
• A valid Victorian driver's licence and availability to travel to various sites.

How to apply:

Applicants must submit their CV together with a detailed and separate response to each of the key selection criteria.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Phone enquiries may be made to Rachel Crameri on 0427 514 910

Applications close: Sunday 8th December 2024 at 11:30pm

VincentCare welcomes applications from people from diverse cultural & linguistic backgrounds including people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander.

All appointments within VincentCare Victoria are subject to satisfactory completion of a police check and character/performance reference checks.  Police checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate prior to any job offer being confirmed. Police checks are also undertaken on a periodic basis during the period of employment.

All appointments are subject to disclosure of any relevant employment history of formal disciplinary action for improper or unprofessional conduct taken by current or previous employers or any other integrity body within or outside Australia.

The incumbent for this position must have and maintain a current Victorian Working with Children Check or equivalent.