Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Sunshine, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

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 a Christian movement and 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.

Are you passionate about your community?

The Salvation Army values the knowledge and contribution Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander people bring and therefore want to work hard to create an inclusive workplace and develop Indigenous careers. 

 

The role 

We recognise the key to our success is an exceptional Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and we are seeking an outstanding individual to join our team in transforming The Salvation Army. We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker to join our Housing Pathways Program Prisons.  

 

This position will be based in Sunshine (and onsite at prison locations), providing assessment of immediate and long-term housing needs to service users who are at risk of homelessness upon release on bail and/or following sentencing. 

 

Responsibilities include

  • Connect service users to appropriate housing options including crisis accommodation 
  • Assess requests and provide, where appropriate, financial, and other resources that may be allocated to the program 
  • Support clients to develop an individual case plan and journey towards goals will be monitored 
  • Provide clients access to current knowledge of local community agencies, Real Estate Agents, and relevant resources 
  • Using a trauma informed model of care, provide outreach and case management to clients referred from Prison and Court Services 

 

Reporting to the Team Leader, this position is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted for 12 months. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5 Award. 

 

To be successful for the role, you will possess

  • Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness 
  • Experience in dealing with diverse issues in homelessness for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and methods of providing culturally appropriate solutions (highly desirable) 
  • Knowledge of Justice system and experience working in correctional settings (desirable) 
  • Demonstrated experience engaging with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers 
  • Lived experience 
  • Ability to apply homelessness models, theories and practices when dealing with clients 
  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related community service field Degree level preferred, however lower qualifications with significant experience will be suitable  
  • A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence  

 

In return we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as  

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee, you can join our Burra Burra Network, connect regularly with our Salvation Army Territorial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team, have access to Sorry Business leave, and a dedicated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander EAP Service. But most importantly, feel safe and supported when at work.  

 

We also offer

  • We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
  • 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

 

This position is open to people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only as TSA considers Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander people are under-represented in this industry as per section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Victoria). 

 

Enquiries only  

For further enquiries of the role please contact Team Leader - Michelle Steenhuis at

 

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today

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