Rapid Rehousing Worker

Are you passionate about your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Rapid Rehousing Worker! You will provide intensive and timely support for consumers placed in crisis/emergency accommodation who have been assessed as being private rental ready. Additionally, you will work alongside the consumer to assist in securing support to the entry point in booking and monitoring support client's accommodation.

Responsibilities include

• Provide support for clients residing in emergency accommodation funded by the entry point (who meet the requirements of the program) to access private rental
• Provide case management support to clients, tailored to various needs, working intensively to find and secure private rental
• Providing interim response support to clients for four weeks post securing a property and or referring to appropriate services
• Develop case plan with consumers, such as agreed goals and timelines identified. Provide support to consumers for a period of 4-6 weeks
• Send fortnightly updates to the team leader advising of their client's progress

This is a fixed-term full-time position, until June 2024, based in Geelong, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4 Award.

What you will have

• Experience working in the Homelessness sector and community service diploma qualification
• Understanding of Victorian Homelessness & Housing service system, including legislative requirements
• Strong ability to respond to the needs of individuals experiencing housing, homelessness and/or tenancy issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of housing sector including role, context, principles, philosophies, tenancy law and legislation
• Ability to remain calm and constructive in highly pressured/unpredictable situations
• Well-developed communications skills and ability to engage people from varying backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals in case management process
• High level of administrative skills
• Current and valid Victorian 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 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 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 organization 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.