Support Worker
Core
Provide safe shelter, emotional well-being, and physical support to individuals experiencing homelessness at a short-term accommodation centre.
Role type
Support Worker (casual)
Builds
Safe shelter environment and coordinated support plans for participants
Domain
Social services / Homelessness support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Risk assessment, crisis intervention, case management support, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, working with vulnerable populations, knowledge of transitional housing pathways
Preferred skills
Vocational qualifications equivalent to Certificate III in Community Services, experience in social work or mental health, First Aid & CPR certification, valid driver licence, Tasmania Working with Vulnerable People Registration
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Ensure participants feel safe and understand house rules; Assess participant safety regarding drug/alcohol influence; Provide information on support services for transitional housing; Support team members to adopt a coordinated approach; Maintain high levels of information exchange for participant and staff safety; Collaborate professionally with external services
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC