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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?
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Court Triage and Housing Worker! You will assist specifically referred clients to address issues regarding risk of homelessness. Overall outcome for this role is to reduce ongoing homelessness and re-offending amongst court support participants.
Responsibilities include
Assessment of immediate and long-term housing needs to service users who are at risk of homelessness upon release on bail
Explore and connect service users to appropriate housing options
Identify new networking opportunities, as well as build and maintain relationships with both internal and external services and agencies
Foster services that are accessible and culturally sensitive to diverse client and community needs
Establish positive relationships with Court Services Victoria, THM and head-leasing providers
This is a fixed-term part-time position, contracted for 6 months, 22.8 hours per week. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.
What you will have
Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related community service field
Degree level preferred however lower qualifications with significant experience (suitable)
Ability to respond to needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
Knowledge of homelessness sector including role, context, principles and legislation
Applies homelessness models and practices when dealing with clients
Knowledge of Justice system and experience working in correctional settings (considered highly desirable)
Experience working with a range of stakeholders and networks
Current Driver's Licence
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!
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
e 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
