Crisis Accommodation Support Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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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.
Deliver professional and consistent support to young men, women and families who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Casual Crisis Accommodation Support Worker to deliver professional and consistent support to young men, women and families who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness. You will support the case management team in the ongoing implementation of case management plans and create a therapeutic environment within the crisis accommodation setting.

You will successfully
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for all residents residing within the refuge setting
- Work in a manner consistent to the expectations of the Journey to Independence Model and that follows the framework of a Psychologically Informed Environment
- Complete comprehensive intake and risk assessment for all refuge clients
- Maintain accurate record keeping that meets legislative standards and are completed within a timely manner
- Work to the direction of case management plans in assisting young people to attend appointments relating to health, housing, finances, education, justice and social inclusion as required.
- Assist residents with a range of activities in preparing for independent living: meals preparation; life and living skills; health and hygiene; recreation and exercise

You will have
- Tertiary qualification in social sciences, welfare or related field with a degree qualification preferred
- Relevant experience in a social service environment
- Knowledge of youth homelessness, crisis intervention and the ability to collaborate with other program areas of YFS
- Demonstrated capacity to build effective relationships with clients based on social work, youth work and psychologically informed environments
- Demonstrated skills in engaging & working with young people with complex support needs including AOD, mental health, out of home care and adolescent violence
- A current VIC Drivers Licence
- Valid Working with Children Check
- A willingness to undergo a National Police

What we offer
- As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- 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._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_