Lead Tenant | Live-in Youth Homelessness Support | Ashwood or Kilsyth
About this opportunity
The role of a Lead Tenant will suit those who have a genuine interest in working with young people. It requires a level of maturity and ability to lead by example, demonstrating appropriate forms of behaviour in both in-house dynamics and personal conduct and lifestyle. It is preferred that the lead tenant be currently employed or enrolled in education, preferably within a related field.
The Lead Tenant lives rent-free as a co-tenant with up to three young people at any time and provides general direction & encouragement to assist development of their independent living skills e.g. cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping and meeting their tenancy obligations. The volunteer must establish and maintain appropriate boundaries and rapport with the young co-tenants, and liaise regularly with Uniting about any issues affecting the residents or household.
The expectation is that the volunteer will spend a minimum five nights a week at the property and be available to attend house meetings. You'll need positive interpersonal and leadership skills, be able to communicate assertively, and have an ability to follow directions.
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.
Lead Tenants are volunteers who live rent-free with young people in a shared household to create a safe and supportive living environment which supports their transition to independent living.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- People Learning English
- People with disability
- Companionship & Social Support
Youth specific training and ongoing supervision provided.