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.

- The Salvation Army Australia's Homelessness Stream provides high quality, person-centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness. We support all cohorts in 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.

We are currently seeking a values driven Case Manager to provide case management support, in both a community and residential based setting, that assists people to achieve housing stability, experience improved social inclusion and achieve a level of self-mastery that will enable them to sustain tenancy and lead their best lives.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position.

You will successfully
- Establish effective relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation
- Provide case management support to individuals
- Complete thorough assessments, inclusive of needs, risks and vulnerabilities
- Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients, as well as barriers to achieving those
- Assist clients to access support services and establish community supports, and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers
- Progress and outcomes of individual case plans are regularly monitored and reviewed and where needed action is taken to ensure the plan continues to meet client needs or goals

You will have
- Tertiary qualification in Community Services, Social Work or related field
- A degree level qualification is preferred
- Relevant experience in a social service environment including in client assessment and case management
- A Working with Children Check is required
- Driver's Licence
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

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_