Apply harm reduction, de-escalation, and life skills support as a Casual Housing / Shelter Support Worker with Our Place Society.This position works directly with residents and shelter users under the Site Supervisor and Team Lead. You will build skilled relationships, gather information about needs and risks, support individual intervention plans, and connect residents with community resources and partner agencies.Key Responsibilities:Build trusting professional relationships with residentsGather information through interviews, observation, and inventoriesImplement short-term issue-specific intervention plansSupport independent living and household management skillsUse de-escalation to maintain safe, calm surroundingsRequirements:Diploma in a related human or social service fieldMinimum one year of recent related experienceKnowledge of resident services and community resourcesEffective verbal and written communication abilitiesTraining in non-violent crisis intervention techniquesUse collaborative support, behaviour management, and harm reduction knowledge to help residents pursue defined goals.

📌 Housing Support Worker Harm Reduction (Victoria)
🏢 Our Place Society
📍 Victoria