Community Support Worker Homelessness

2 weeks ago

North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:
1

  • Start your career with The Salvation Army today
  • We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
  • ABOUT US
  • The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why work for Salvos?

When you work for the Salvos you are making a difference to the community and lives of others.

A career with purpose, where you can help society's most vulnerable as we care for people, create faith pathways, build healthy communities and work for justice.

Why this role matters


The Salvation Army Australia's Homelessness Stream provides high quality, person centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness.

We support adults and families, including accompanying children with accommodation, case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.

About the role


We are seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker to be part of a multidisciplinary team at Flagstaff and The Open Door.

Within this team you will provide accommodation support and assertive engagement for males experiencing homelessness with multifaceted and complex needs or vulnerability.

In this role you will welcome clients into a community of support characterised by genuine acceptance, compassion and care.

Key responsibilities

As your duties are to provide support to vulnerable clients you will have a wide varied role where you will be required to:

  • Facilitate access to specialist support services, including health, mental health, AOD and therapeutic interventions both within The Salvation Army and external services
  • Work collaboratively with the casework team in building a supportive and engaging community environment
  • Develop and facilitate a range of group activities to meet the social support, recreation, education, and health needs of residents
  • Build a strong culture in the team based on mutual respect and collaboration
This is a permanent full-time position, based in North Melbourne, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4.

What you will bring

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services or related field
  • Experience and knowledge of housing and homelessness sector (desirable)
  • Show personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively
  • Be a supportive and cooperative team member that shares information and acknowledges the contribution and support of others
  • A National Criminal History Check
  • Working With Children Check is required
Benefits working for The Salvation Army
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Independent confidential counselling service
  • Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
  • Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
  • Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
  • Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
  • The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
  • We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
  • The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
  • We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_

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