Case Manager

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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 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.

ICMI program offers support to people presenting with high and complex needs to help stabilise their personal circumstances, maintain their housing or assist them out of homelessness.

The role you could play

The ICMI worker also promotes collaborative partnerships between relevant service sectors to reduce the level of complexity associated with multiple service involvement.

You will:

- Conduct comprehensive assessments of the client's issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit in order to develop collaborative case plans
- Coordinate case conferences with professionals involved with clients to ensure collaborative service delivery
- Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients
- Provide case management support to clients
- Create transferable relationships; promote independence and sustainable pathways out of homelessness
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with appropriate services to maximise client access to mainstream and specialist services

This is a permanent part time position, 30.4 hours per week.

What you will bring
- Tertiary qualification in social work or a related discipline is considered desirable
- Current Australian Drivers License is required
- Working With Children Check - Victoria
- 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_