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About the role
We are seeking a dedicatedYouth Case Managerfor our Housing and Homelessness program! You will deliver high quality case management support services to young people including families and accompanying children who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Responsibilities include
- Identify clients who are displaying symptoms of mental illness and respond as per policy and procedure
- Defuse and manage situations where a resident is displaying inappropriate and/or anti-social behaviour
- Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients
- Case management support provided to clients
- Provide expert input to influence industry or sector development
This is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted until June 2025, based in Shepparton, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.
You will have
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development or related field
- Diploma is recognised with 5+ years' experience and ability to study towards tertiary qualifications
- A minimum of three years' experience in a social service environment preferably the youth sector
- A working knowledge of the challenges facing young people in today's society such as alcohol and other drugs/homelessness and impact this may have on physical and mental health
- A current Driver's Licence
- All mandatory training including TSA specific training completed and up to date
Benefits of 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
- 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
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.
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. 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. 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.
