AddressAbout 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.
About the Role
Homelessness Services operates within the WA Division of The Salvation Army Southern Territory. The Beacon accommodates individuals and couples who are experiencing homelessness. Support is provided to clients, through a case management framework that incorporates a person centred and strengths-based approach.
This Case Worker position will work with individuals in crisis to develop and implement case plans that promote their best interests and to ensure their safety and appropriate development.
This position provides case management support to clients throughout their stay at The Beacon
We are seeking Full time permanent Case Manager, based at Northbridge, WA.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 5 Award.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with chronically homeless individuals within the region.
- Engage with these individuals to develop self-focussed case plans.
- Work with parents to enhance their parenting skills and address issues contributing to their homelessness.
- Work as part of a team along with case managers and other support workers to achieve the best outcomes for their situations.
- Establish effective relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation.
- Provide case management support to clients in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice.
- Ensure ongoing assessments of the client's issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit.
- Ensure ongoing client risk assessment and pro-active flagging of concerns to Operations Coordinator.
- Develop individual case plans in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients.
About You
- A minimum Diploma Level in Community Services or Mental Health and or related experience in the industry.
- A national police record check is required.
- An entitlement to work check is required.
- Current WA Drivers licence.
- Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
Why Work for Us
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service for you and your immediate family members
- 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
- Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
- Supportive and encouraging organisation
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.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
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.
