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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.
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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.
The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia.
Oasis Youth Services provide safe and secure accommodation and professional support for young people who are homeless, by establishing rapport and providing individual, flexible support through a person centred framework.
About the roleWe are seeking a values-driven and proactive Intake Assessment & Planning Worker to complete comprehensive holistic assessments with all potential program participants to determine eligibility and appropriate housing pathway placements.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a permanent, full-time position based in Canberra, ACT. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4.
You will successfullyWork collaboratively with the ACT’s Centralised Intake Services for Homelessness Services.
Respond in a timely and effective manner to all referrals.
Determine if referrals can be made for family interventions and mediation that can divert a young person’s trajectory into homelessness services.
Coordinate all initial internal and external referrals as appropriate for young people.
Provide reports to Team Leaders and Regional Manager for six monthly reporting requirements.
Acquire and maintain a good working knowledge of housing and homelessness services and government and community support options for young people.
Support Living and Life skills / Participation worker in the development and youth participation in formal living skills/training programs, and provide feedback to ensure the programs continue to be relevant to the needs of the young people.
Effectively work within a team that fosters and empowers continuous improvement.
Meet Work Health and Safety obligations.
Minimum of Degree / Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline - Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services / Case Management.
ACT Working with Vulnerable People Certification.
Current ACT Driver License.
Current Senior First Aid Certification – Desirable.
Extensive experience in youth work or within a Specialist Homelessness Service (Minimum 3 years).
Demonstrated experience and ability to work with those impacted by substance miss-use, alcohol, gambling, and mental health conditions.
A basic understanding of Attachment Disorder and Trauma Informed Care.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills along with an ability to actively listen.
Ability to write strengths focused and evidence based documentation.
Experience working in collaboration with other internal and external organisations.
Understanding of Investigative interviewing and/or motivational interviewing skills.
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
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 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
