Housing & Early Intervention Case Manager

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.
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.

Our philosophy is that every person deserves dignity, respect and quality of service and that no one should be without a safe, affordable and secure home. Services are free, voluntary, accredited and delivered by professional and committed staff.

The Housing & Early Intervention Worker is responsible for engaging connections to support long term appropriate housing for service users who become ready for independent living. You will provide early intervention support to assist individuals and families to sustain, transition and secure long term accommodation.

This position reports to the Team Leader Case Management and is located in Surry Hills. This is a full-time permanent position.

You will successfully
- Work in a team to support individuals and families to sustain current accommodation to avoid entering the homelessness system, or to safely transition or be rapidly re-housed
- Identify housing opportunities and support team members to secure suitable housing for clients who are identified as being able to transition to independent living
- Network with other services and partner organisations to participate in group service events

You will have
- Tertiary or other qualifications within community services, social work or related discipline (Minimum Diploma Level, working toward a degree)
- Understanding of Trauma-Informed Practice; Homelessness; AOD
- Solid level of experience (minimum 2+ years) in the implementation of case management and systems for disadvantaged and/or complex needs clients.
- Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions
- Experience working in collaboration with other organisations to develop and tailor programs to meet clients’ needs
- A valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Current NSW Drivers license
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

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
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
- people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
- people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background
- 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_