• Be part of a dynamic team committed to responding to the most marginalised people within the community.
• Work in a positive work culture within a friendly and supportive team environment
• Earn a competitive salary with Salary Packaging available
• Accrue a Rostered Day Off (optional)

About Us

The Salvation Army Social Housing and Support (SASHS) Network is a dynamic and well-established organisation providing a range of homelessness and support services in the Department of Health & Human Services West Division. SASHS is the Homelessness Services Access Point for the Local Government Areas of Brimbank and Melton.

The Role

SASHS is seeking to employ a full-time Initial Assessment & Planning Worker within the Access Point Team. This role will facilitate a range of service, including referrals and case coordination assistance to clients presenting for Homelessness and Housing support.

Responsibilities

• Respond to members of the community presenting with diverse, multiple and complex needs
• Conduct assessments and screening interviews to ascertain client need
• Provide clients with interim support to secure long term appropriate and affordable housing
• Assist clients with access to material aid
• Provide secondary consultation to services in the area of housing information
• Secure crisis accommodation

Skills/Experience

• Previous experience working in the Homelessness service sector is preferred but not essential
• Qualifications in Social Work or a relevant field an advantage
• Ability to be outcome and service user focussed
• Ability to be analytical and think creatively
• Demonstrated organisational skills working with competing priorities