Housing Support Worker

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About the role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker on full-time basis, within the Street To Home Program, is to provide assistance and support to individuals and families who are experiencing primary homelessness (rough sleeping) to achieve long-term, secure and stable accommodation.

This is an outreach program, meeting with service users in the community. The role of the Housing Support Worker is to provide support, information, referrals and service linkages to assist the individual to address the underlying issues that have contributed to homelessness. By assisting service users to address contributing issues and obtain stable accommodation, the program aims to break the cycle of homelessness.

Key responsibilities You will be successful in this role if you can: Assess service user eligibility from referrals received (internal and external referral sources) Complete sign up to Street To Home (STH) Program, including required Salvation Army paperwork and STH specific documents Ensure that service user is listed on the priority public housing wait-list under the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH) Support the service user to set goals and establish a case plan, utilising evidence-based tools

Work within a holistic case management model, incorporating; assessment, planning, facilitation, advocacy and review Assist service users to gain independent living skills, to assist in maintaining future tenancies and living independently in the community Attend multi-agency case planning meetings, where appropriate This is a permanent full-time position, located in Northbridge, WA. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 5 Award.

You would ideally have Minimum Diploma in Social Welfare or related discipline Practical experience in welfare service delivery, as specified in the award description Experience in Homelessness or Human Services sector is desirable Current Senior First Aid Certificate Current Driver's Licence 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.

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