Intake & Assessment 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.
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 people of all ages with accommodation, case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.

We are currently seeking values-driven and proactive Intake and Assessment Workers, reporting to the Team Leader. You will help create a safe space for people seeking assistance in line with Trauma-Informed Care principles. This is a casual position located in Surry Hills.

The role you could play
- Support the Team Leader to engage with clients within Trauma-Informed Frameworks & participate in the Intake & Assessment process
- Work in a team to address potential high-risk situations and other work hazards
- Identify service gaps and risks and make recommendations for service delivery improvements to the Team Leader.
- Support clients to encourage self-determination and participation and support them to improve their situation
- Maintain a clean and tidy work environment, including practical caring tasks such as cleaning rooms, making beds, preparing laundry and preparing premade meals and beverages.
- This is a service-based role and includes 24 hour shift work (Days, afternoon, nights and weekends). _
- Applicants must be available to work within a 24 hour shift work roster over a full seven days._

What you will bring
- Minimum Diploma in Community Services or equivalent required.
- Previous experience working in a community service setting, particularly working with those experiencing homelessness is desirable.
- Senior First Aid Certificate required (or willing to obtain one)
- Food Handling Course required (or willingness to obtain one)
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate desirable
- A current NSW Drivers Licence
- Valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

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_