Client Support Specialist

at  Argyle Housing

INTRODUCTION:

Who are we?
Building a better future for our Communities.
Argyle Housing is a community-managed, not-for-profit, housing organisation. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, sustainable housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation and for disadvantaged people who need support in order to maintain independent living. As a community housing service provider we are responsive to local needs and are committed to building sustainable communities in areas of need. Housing services include tenancy management and maintenance.
We are committed to assisting our clients and their communities to achieve a better future.
We have a portfolio of over 2,700 properties and offices in Campbelltown, Bowral, Young, Yass, Goulburn, Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Queanbeyan and Canberra.

DESCRIPTION:

About you
We are looking for someone who can help us deliver high levels of client satisfaction and who can demonstrate actions that will reflect the values that Argyle Housing places on its people, teamwork, and our commitment to superior customer service.
About the Role
The objective of the Client Support Specialist is to operate as the key point of contact for clients within a specific housing portfolio for the Griffith area. The role focuses on key aspects of tenancy management, delivered under the guidelines of the Residential Tenancies Act NSW. A primary focus is for coordinating support services and community participation programs to ensure long term and sustainable tenancies are maintained and connections are built with the communities.
All roles within Argyle Housing are to be performed under the principle of “One Argyle” and with a commitment to client service delivery fostering the approach of ‘no wrong door’.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Selection criteria/Essential skills

• Up to date, or the ability to obtain knowledge of relevant tenancy and housing legislation
• Knowledge or ability to obtain knowledge of social housing policies and procedures
• Sound understanding of social and community issues impacting on social and affordable housing clients
• Sensitivity and understanding of cultural and socio-economic characteristics
• Current driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• NDIS worker check

A FEW BENEFITS WORKING AT ARGYLE HOUSING:

• Generous salary
• Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options
• Free Time – One day off a month awarded to each Team Member to rest and recharge
• Paid Parental Leave
• Staff Recognition and Reward scheme
• Staff Wellbeing allowance
• Volunteer leave
• Work/life balance
  This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a satisfying and fulfilling role within a supportive team environment, whilst making a positive contribution to the community.
  To learn more about Argyle Housing, please visit our website https://argylehousing.com.au/about-us/
  Next steps
  Send your Resume, together with a cover letter addressing each of the ‘selection criteria’ to Amy via Seek. Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
  If you do not address the selection criteria in your cover letter, your application will not be considered.
  Applications close
  19 May 2024 or prior if right candidate is found.
  Questions?
  Call Amy Gartside on 02 6937 1308 or email hr@argylehousing.com.au
  Argyle Housing reserves the right close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.
  It is a requirement of this position that applicants who apply must have or must be willing to apply for a valid Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Check.
  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce

• Provide client engagement and coordinate support services and community participation programs to ensure sustainable tenancies
• Maintain and update client records and file notes in tenancy management system.
• Undertake periodical inspections and property condition reports and support client to implement and maintain appropriate property care and use
• Promote positive neighbourhood engagement and address any neighbourhood complaints.
• Address issues or concerns relating to breaches of tenancy agreements to achieve a resolution
• Work collaboratively internally with other functions or teams to ensure the client needs are appropriately or adequately addressed (e.g. repairs and maintenance, rent management, income review, preparing fo