At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a sustainable Homeshare program in the Hunter Region.
- Company: Embrace People and Place, focused on innovative housing solutions.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a real difference in the community and develop your skills.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on social inclusion and community impact.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to supporting Newcastle's most vulnerable residents.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or related fields; experience with older people.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
The Hunter Homeshare Program Lead sits within the Housing Innovation team at Embrace People and Place, working alongside colleagues delivering housing innovation projects in the Newcastle area. The Hunter Homeshare Program Lead is required to implement, develop, promote, and manage a sustainable Homeshare program in the Hunter Region.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify potential Homesharers' needs and expectations
- Identify and assess the practical and support needs of Householders
- Recruit, interview, rigorously vet and assess potential Householders' and Homesharers' suitability for the program
- Coordinate and arrange matches and introductions of Homesharers to Householders
- Provide ongoing monitoring and support to both Homesharers and Householders
- Show confidence, expertise, and the ability to articulate clear messages with internal and external stakeholders to influence and negotiate successful Homeshare outcomes
- Research and analyse Homeshare metrics for the Hunter Homeshare Advisory Committee, the Embrace People & Place Chair and CEO and other stakeholders to support informed decision-making and planning/enhancements as required
- Form excellent collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
About you:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, or related health professional field
- Experience working with older people
- Experience working in the housing and homelessness sector
- Understanding of the structural drivers to homelessness, including the role of both age and gender in housing precarity
- Experience in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
- High-level interpersonal communication skills
About us:
Established in 2023, Embrace People & Place welcomes people in need by rethinking the way support services can work together and how space is shared and utilised. Focussed on supporting Newcastle's most vulnerable, Embrace People & Place has established a model of service that collaborates with many partners and projects tackling social exclusion (from food security and employment, through to homelessness) in and around our region.
Hunter Homeshare Program Lead in Newcastle employer: Embrace People & Place
Embrace People & Place offers a supportive work environment focused on community engagement and social impact. Employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that advocate for vulnerable populations, particularly women in housing crises. The organization promotes professional development and collaboration within a dedicated team.
