Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing

1 week ago


Sunshine, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

1
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- 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.
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About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Support Worker You will demonstrate knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander homelessness services. You will support and increase options for those connected with the Justice and Homelessness sectors to reduce the ongoing homelessness and re-offending among justice supported participants.

Responsibilities include
- Assessment of immediate and long-term housing needs to service users who are at risk of homelessness upon release on bail and or following sentencing
- Connect service users to appropriate housing options including crisis accommodation
- Assess requests and provide, where appropriate, financial, and other resources that may be allocated to the program
- Support clients to develop an individual case plan and journey towards goals will be monitored
- Provide clients access to current knowledge of local community agencies, Real Estate Agents, and relevant resources
- Using a trauma informed model of care, provide outreach and case management to clients referred from Prison and Court Services

This is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted for 12 months, based in Sunshine, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.

What you will have
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related community service field
- Degree level preferred however lower qualifications with significant experience _(suitable)_
- Understanding of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Lived experience
- Knowledge of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander homelessness
- Ability to understand and respond to the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
- Knowledge of Justice system and experience working in correctional settings_ (highly desirable)_
- First Aid Certificate
- A Current Driver's Licence
- Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and who are accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

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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