Housing Support

Number of Positions Available:

1

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About the role

We are seeking a dedicated individual for Housing Support to provide case management outreach and support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access safe, affordable accommodation and prevent their return to the homelessness service system. Additionally, case managers develop person centred and holistic case (and or safety) plans to ensure the individual needs and risks of each client is met throughout their service period with The Salvation Army Homelessness Gippsland.

Key Responsibilities
- Strong networking relationships are formed with relevant stakeholders to ensure coordination to meet the needs of homeless people
- Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation
- Case management support provided to clients in accordance with TSA case management models
- All plans are regularly updated and reviewed with the client at a minimum standard of every 3 months
- Tasks identified by management team to be completed within required timeframe

This is a fixed term (6 months) full-time position, based in Leongatha, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5.

What you will have
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Youth Work, Psychology or Community Development - Diploma Level (minimum)
- Demonstrated knowledge of theoretical frameworks that underpin attachment theory and trauma informed practice
- Expertise in working with clients with multiple vulnerabilities, histories of trauma, and complex needs
- National Police Record Check is required
- Working with Children Check is required
- Current and valid Driver’s Licence is required

Benefits working with The Salvation Army
- 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_