Homeless Support Specialist

2 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia The Salvation Army Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Case Manager to provide case management to people who are homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

This is a Fixed-Term (until July 2025), full-time position based in Geelong, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5, estimated around $60,000 - $70,000 per annum.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Australia's Homelessness Stream provides 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake in-depth client assessments for intake and provide information and referrals as needed.
  • Develop holistic individual case plans that encompass a range of strength-based and solutions-focused interventions in collaboration with clients to address their needs and goals.
  • Develop appropriate and realistic housing plans for all clients participating in the program to assist clients in making informed housing decisions.
  • Facilitate an Accommodation Living Skills Program to clients experiencing homelessness.
  • Provide reports (oral and written) to the Team Leader or Manager as requested.
Requirements
  • Social Work qualification or other relevant social tertiary qualifications and/or substantial experience.
  • A current and valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.
  • A current Victorian Driver licence.
  • Experience and resilience in working with complex clients presenting with challenging behaviours.
  • Ability to encourage and cooperate with others to achieve common goals.
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.

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