Doorways Caseworker

Number of Positions Available:
1
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• ABOUT US
• The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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 this role matters

The Salvation Army Doorways program provides person-centred care to community members who are in a financial crisis or suffering other forms of hardship or distress.

Our practitioners are mindful of trauma informed practices, working within a strength-based context with holistic principles to build individual capacity, resilience, and well-being.

About the role

We are seeking a values driven Case Worker, who will be responsible and accountable for delivering a holistic and integrated range of support services, in line with the 'Doorways' model of service; for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, experiencing social or physical poverty, marginalisation or social exclusion, which includes access to emergency relief assistance and other support services.

You will successfully

• Provide a holistic case work service to people experiencing financial hardship
• Provide the program service within the boundaries of qualifications and experience under the Doorways Delivery Model and under the direction of the area Regional Manager
• Provide a prevention and early intervention response to people in need, in an effort to prevent the initial crisis escalating out of control and further entrenching them in poverty and disadvantage
• Development of individual case plans in collaboration with clients
• Develop holistic and achievable options with clients enabling them to best deal with their situations
• This is a permanent parttime role (19 hours per week) role based in Bentley, WA. This role has opportunity for flexible work hours. The salary and conditions for the role are in accordance with the SCHADS WA Level 4 Award.

You will have

• Relevant tertiary degree with relevant experience or associate diploma with relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience
• Minimum 1year experience in case management
• Knowledge with client advocacy and working in partnership with others
• Current WA Drivers Licence
• Proficient interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communications and negotiation/consultation skills
• What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Health, fitness, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;

Employee Assistance Program

• Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• Paid parental leave 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in 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 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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