Case Worker 5

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.
Why this role matters

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.

About the role

We are looking for a values driven Case Manager who will be apart of a collaborative case management and community of support team that provides support to individuals engaged with the service. The Case manager provides person centred and trauma informed supports ensuring access for clients to relevant services, advocacy in obtaining safe and secure housing, referral in relation to legal issues, income security, health issues, drug and alcohol concerns, specialised counselling and psychiatric concerns. The Case Manager provides case management to individuals both within our residential facilities and in an outreach capacity. Case managers work collaboratively with clients and staff to ensure they are provided with appropriate support in their journey out of homelessness.

You will successfully
- Provide case management support to clients in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice including the use of the case plan tool and active participation in client care team meetings.
- Create transferable relationships; promote independence and sustainable pathways out of homelessness.
- Incorporate assertive engagement and rapport building with clients.
- To develop and maintain strong relationships with appropriate services to maximise client access to mainstream and specialist services.
- Accurate, up to date client records and data is maintained for all clients in accordance with TSA standards and procedures using TSA information systems.
- Actively contribute to building a strong culture in the team and across the service based on mutual respect and collaboration.

This is a full time, permanent position, based in West Melbourne, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award 2010 Level 5.

You will have
- Tertiary qualification in social work or a related discipline is considered desirable.
- Experience working as a Case Manager and/or within the homelessness sector Current Australian Driver’s License is required
- Proof of Covid vaccination is required
- A National Criminal History Check is required
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._

What we offer
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Flexible working conditions
- 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_