Case Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

- Start your career with The Salvation Army today

- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

- 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.
- WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
- The Salvation Army Doorways program provides person-centred care to community members who are in a financial crisis or suffering other forms of hardship or distress. Our practitioners are mindful of trauma informed practices, working within a strength-based context with holistic principles to build individual capacity, resilience, and well-being.

ABOUT YOU
You will be a values-driven individual who is passionate about delivering case work to support community members to meet their goals through community partnerships, collaboration, using case management as a tool.

This is a permanent full-time role, based in Wyndham.

THE ROLE YOU COULD PLAY
- Assess community members’ specific needs, strengths and identification of interrelated issues and needs
Develop high quality case plans with community members to identify achievable goals using a strength-based approach
Support community members to build and increase capacity and develop independent living skills towards self determination

- Develop and maintain referral pathways for other support and services
Provide advocacy to support community members to access services and be connected in their community and be linked to other communities as appropriate
- WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Relevant Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology or other Community/Human Services discipline or a Diploma and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the community services sector would be considered
A current and valid Working with Children’s Check
A willingness to undergo a National Police Check
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YOUR LIFE AT THE SALVOS
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
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_