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 for homeless participants
Domain
Social services / Homelessness support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Assessment of safety and risk, coordination with case managers, referral to transitional housing, collaboration with multi-agency services, working with vulnerable populations, working with individuals under influence of drugs/alcohol
Preferred skills
Vocational qualifications equivalent to Certificate III in Community Services, experience in social work or community welfare, 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 for a collaborative approach, ensure high levels of information exchange for participant and staff safety, work collaboratively with other services
Seniority
Entry-level / Casual