Emergency Relief Worker

Number of Positions Available:

3

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- 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.
Emergency relief services are quite often the initial contact a client has with a centre. Most clients are self-referred, but some come from other external agencies such as mental health or housing. Depending on each centres resources, clients are assisted with their immediate needs, whilst working through the Opening The Doors service delivery model to make positive changes in their lives.

This is also in conjunction with financial counselling and case work which is offered in varying capacities at each centre. All team members work co-operatively with both internal and external resources to maximise the outcomes for the client.

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Emergency Relief Worker to provide emergency relief to vulnerable and marginalised members of the community that assists them towards responsible and life-changing personal decision making under the Doorways Model.

You will successfully
- Assess client needs by following the established policies, procedures and guidelines and material assistance and referrals are provided as per guidelines
- Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation
- Clients are assisted to access support services and establish community supports, and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers. Where applicable, clients are referred to appropriate specialist agencies.
- Client assessment reflects response to need within a service’s limitation
- Ongoing assessment is made of the client’s issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit through the use of the Opening The Doors model of service delivery.
- Accurate, up to date client records and data is maintained for all clients
- Provide assistance to clients within their formal qualifications

You will have
- Tertiary qualification in social work or community services or related fields-minimum requirement is Cert III in Community Services
- Relevant experience in a social service environment
- Valid SA Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

What we offer
- As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
- Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
- Supportive and encouraging organisation
- 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_