Case Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is 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.
- To provide case management support in a community setting, supporting individual to secure housing, experience improved social inclusion and achieve housing stability,
- This support is achieved through person-centred case management incorporating resilience, traum informed and strengths-based practices whilst working effectively with other members of the team to provide a comprehensive service that reflects the vision, mission and values of The Salvation Army.
- This role is within the Homelessness Stream of the Social Mission Department.
- Establishing relationships with individuals that access the service that encourage self-determination and participation
- Providing case management support to individuals in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice
- Ability to complete thorough assessments, inclusive of needs, risks and vulnerabilities
- Ongoing assessment of the individuals’ presenting issues, vulnerabilities and needs from initial intake to exit
- Individual case planning in collaboration with the individual including a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of the individual, as well as barriers to achieving those
- Implementation of case plans with active individual participation
- Assisting individuals to access support services and establish community supports, and where needed provide advocacy for the person with service providers
- Regularly reviewing progress and outcomes with the person of individual case plans and where needed taking action to ensure the plan continues to meet the persons needs or goals
- Maintenance of accurate, up to date records and data in accordance with TSA standards and procedures using TSA information systems
- Identifying risks to individuals, staff and TSA and addressing where appropriate of bringing to the attention of the Team Leader as soon as possible
- Service gaps are identified and recommendations for service delivery improvements are made to the Team Leader
- Participates in local network meetings inclusive of Communities of Practice meetings
- Displays high levels of emotional intelligence, with an awareness of how personal values and beliefs can impact work
- Participates in regular supervision and case review meetings
- 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 are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_