Homelessness Support Worker

7 months ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

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 a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved 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 Australia’s Homelessness Stream provides high quality, person-centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness. We support all cohorts in case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.

Our philosophy is that every person deserves dignity, respect and quality of service and that no one should be without a safe, affordable and secure home. Services are free, voluntary, accredited and delivered by professional and committed staff.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate, relationship driven Homelessness Support Worker to join us on a maximum term, part-time basis, to provide assistance to clients, participants, residents to support them to achieve set outcomes.

Key responsibilities
- Support and manage waitlist portfolio, offering crisis management and early intervention where required
- Work to the direction of case management plans in assisting clients to attend appointments relating to health, housing, finances, education, justice, and social inclusion as required
- Assist residents with a range of activities in preparing for independent living: meals preparation; life and living skills; health and hygiene; recreation and exercise
- Accurately, keep up to date with client records and data maintained to TSA standards
- Respond to and manage critical incidents and emergencies as relevant

Qualifications and experience
- A qualification in Community Services or similar with demonstrated previous experience working in a similar crisis support setting
- An understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness
- Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills with an ability to work autonomously with mínimal supervision required
- SA Working with Children check
- A current SA driver’s Licence
- Proof of eligibility to work in Australia

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)
- Flexible working conditions
- Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
- 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
- Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
- Opportunity for career development;
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- How to Apply
- 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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