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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.
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.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven Associate Case Worker who will work with clients/participants/residents to develop and implement client led case plans that achieve set outcomes.
You will successfully
Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation
Case management support is provided as needed to clients in accordance with the TSA model of care and practice in collaboration with the Case Worker and/or Team Leader
Clients accessing the service are provided with a welcoming and responsive initial contact and urgent and immediate needs are addressed
In consultation with more senior worker/s appropriate preventative action is taken in relation to potential high-risk situations
Information is provided to assist in assessing and addressing client issues, needs and circumstances
You will have
Degree qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field OR demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
Relevant experience in a social service environment
A Working with Children/Vulnerable people check is required
A current Driver’s licence
This is a Max-Term (6 months from start date), Part-time (22.5hrs per week) role, located in Cairns North, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability CRISIS Services Level 1 Award.
What we offer
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;
NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
Flexible working conditions
Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
Opportunity for career development;
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. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
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 value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
