Tasmanian Homelessness Support Specialist

5 days ago


Launceston, Tasmania, Australia The Salvation Army Full time
About The Salvation Army

We are 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.

Our Mission

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.

Australia's Homelessness Stream

We provide high-quality, person-centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness. We support adults and families, including accompanying children with accommodation, case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.

Our Programs

Our 'Street to Home' program provides flexible support to people who are rough or street sleeping, and at risk of primary homelessness.

About This Role

We are seeking a proactive Tasmanian Homelessness Support Specialist to work as part of a team with people who are experiencing primary homeless, rough or street sleeping, and at risk of primary homelessness, to develop and implement case plans that will facilitate their transition to supported accommodation or independent living.

This is a permanent, part-time (30.4 hours per week) position based in Launceston,Tasmania. Salary is $64,610 per annum, plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) through our NFP salary packaging scheme.

Your Responsibilities
  • You will work as part of a team with the support of other Street to Home Outreach workers.
  • Establish effective relationships with rough and street sleepers, and people at risk of primary homelessness to encourage self-determination and social and economic participation.
  • Provide assertive outreach and support to clients.
  • Provide ongoing assessment of clients' housing and health issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit.
  • Develop individual case plans in collaboration with clients that includes a range of interventions that address the needs and goals of clients.
  • Assist clients to access appropriate support services and establish community supports, and where needed ensuring clients are assisted through advocacy with service providers.
Your Qualifications
  • You will have a tertiary qualification in social work, community welfare, community development or a related field.
  • A current Working with Vulnerable People check.
  • A current Tasmanian Driver Licence.
  • Experience and expertise in the areas of Primary Homelessness, Poverty, Social isolation, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, general health, people exiting prison, Disabilities, Youth, Legal issues and AOD.
What We Offer
  • 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


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