Crisis Accommodation Support Worker

2 weeks ago


St Kilda, 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 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.
Are you passionate about supporting your community?

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Crisis Accommodation Support Worker You will provide consistent support to young men, women and families with implementation of case management plans. Our Youth Services Program based in Upton Road provides highly supportive & therapeutic youth refuge accommodation to young people & families experiencing significant crisis and homelessness.

About the program

The program works intensively with young people to address issues that contribute to their unique experience of crisis & homelessness, with a particular focus on assisting young people to:

- Develop life and living skills to prepare for independence
- Address issues in relation to health, AOD & mental health
- Promote opportunities to overcome exclusion and isolation
- Explore education pathways and participation
- Work towards long term sustainable housing

All Upton Rd Youth Services staff work within a psychologically informed practice environment and expected to work creatively towards ensuring that the support needs of all young people are the first priority.

The program operates a 24 hour, 7 days per week case management model and all staff are expected to actively participate in the life of the program and in the support of young people residing within.

Responsibilities include
- Provide safe environment for all residents within the refuge setting
- Provide informal support to all clients of the program such as outreach clients in the community
- Work in direction of case management plans to assist young people to attend appointments relating to health, education, justice, and social inclusion
- Complete comprehensive intake and risk assessment for all refuge clients, incorporating adequate assessment of the needs of accompanying children
- Maintain accurate record keeping that meets legislative standards and completed in timely manner
- Ensure safe management of the crisis accommodation program in conducting a comprehensive handover to colleagues

This is a permanent part-time position, 46 hours per fortnight, based in St Kilda, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4 Award.

Hours

This position shifts across weeknights and weekends. All applicants must have interest and availability in working shifts across a 24/7 roster with shift times from 4:30pm-12am weeknights and weekends, or 9am-5pm on weekends.

Week 1

Monday: 4:30pm - 12am

Wednesday: 4:30pm - 12am

Week 2

Monday: 4:30pm - 12am

Wednesday: 4:30pm - 12am

Saturday: 4:30pm - 1am

Sunday: 4:30pm - 12am

What you will have
- Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Welfare or related field with degree qualification preferred
- Relevant experience in Social Service environment
- A current Victorian Driver's Licence

Benefits working at The Salvation Army
- We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- 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 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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