Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

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.

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.

The role you could play

Are you passionate about supporting your community?

We are seeking a dedicated Case Manager for our Youth Services! You will be required to provide assertive case management response to clients with complex needs. Additionally, you will ensure clients in the North West region receive assistance for the transition out of the homelessness system.

Duties

• Deliver high quality case management to young people accessing youth services programs
• Complete intake and risk assessment for all young people, incorporating adequate assessment of needs of accompanying children where relevant
• Develop case management plans in assisting young people to attend appointments
• Assist young people with a range of activities in preparing for independent living
• Individual case plans developed in collaboration with clients that include a range of interventions that address clients needs/goals

This is a max-term full-time position, until August 2024. This role is based in Sunshine, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.

The ideal candidate will have

• Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Welfare or related field with a degree qualification preferred
• Relevant experience in a social service environment
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

Benefits working with The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Health, fitness, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• 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
• 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.

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.