Case Manager

Are you passionate about your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Case Managerfor our Homelessness Support Services! You will provide information, advocacy and linkages into community supports and assist clients to progress towards access to sustainable long-term housing.

Responsibilities include

• Utilise a strengths-based, Client centred model of support
• Assess referrals to ensure program criteria is met
• Participate in referrals allocation and undertake outreach to ensure local targets are met or exceeded
• Undertake initial ongoing assessment of the Client's issues, needs and circumstances
• Identify case management processes appropriate to the needs of the Client
• Support Clients to set and achieve goals through reviewing the case management plan and associated goals
• Deliver case management processes in line with program and organisation models

This is a permanent part-time position, 30.4 hours per week, based in Shepparton, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.

What you will have

• Degree or diploma qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field OR
• High level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
• Relevant experience in a social service environment with a focus on homelessness
• Experience in Client assessment including appropriate information, tools and techniques to gather and analyse information
• Relevant experience using appropriate risk models to assess levels of risk, harm and well-being
• Experience working effectively with people who exhibit multiple/complex service needs and/or are chronically disadvantaged
• Experience engaging and communicating with multiple service providers as appropriate to ensure totality of Client needs are met
• Relevant experience with Client data and reporting systems, people management systems and Microsoft suite
• Current Driver's Licence (Australian State or Territory)

Benefits working at The Salvation Army

• 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

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

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.

How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. 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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

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 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.