Tenancy Facilitator

Job No: VIN2590
Location: Surry Hills - Vincentian House

 

  • SCHCADS Award, Level 4, 74k+ Super + tax-free salary packaging benefits. 
  • Opportunity to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation 
  • Learning and development programs to grow your career 

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who’s key values is to shape a more just and compassionate society

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our staff are recognised for their achievements and are offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.

 

  

 

Your new role: 

Reporting to the Accommodation Manager the Tenancy Facilitator is a vital role within Vinnies homelessness & housing services supporting clients of the Temporary Accommodation program to access available housing options. You will work autonomously and will require a good sense of judgment and the ability to respond quickly to the housing needs of people seeking assistance. Your vital knowledge of the current Sydney rental housing market and strong community networks are also key factors to your success in this role.

Role responsibilities include:

  • conducting assessment of clients who have been referred to the service; continue to re-assess during their stay as required or as required as needs change
  • supporting client's entry into housing, provide them with information to access a range of Housing NSW products and/or private accommodation
  • assisting clients with their housing applications for, or directly access Social or Supported Housing options, including Housing Pathways.
  • maintaining client records and case notes 
  • building relationships and networking with external accommodation/support providers ie. real estates, crisis and mid-term accommodation providers, government and non-government agencies.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Relevant qualifications relating to housing or community services.
  • Previous experience working in social or community housing fields or in case management.
  • Ability to use innovative and creative problem solving particularly in relation to assisting homeless families and women to access housing within a limited timeframe.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to homelessness and families experiencing crisis, as well as practical knowledge relating to the Sydney rental housing market, and services offered through Housing NSW and other Community Housing Providers.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Sound computer skills.
  • Ability to thrive working in an autonomous role with high level of self-motivation and efficient time management.
  • Knowledge of legislated mandatory reporting in relation to the care and protection of children and young
  • NSW driver licence (unencumbered).
  • St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination.  Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment

 

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. Submit your application with a resume and cover letter which addresses the key requirements of the  Position Description.

 Information on how to apply. 

If you have questions about this role, please email Sanat Heweston (Accommodation Manager, Vincentian House) on Sanat.Heweston@vinnies.org.au quote: Tenancy Facilitator /VIN2590

 

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check, Working with Children check. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.

 

 

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