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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.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is 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.

A parental leave vacancy for a maximum term period is available for those interested in working as part of a team to provide case management support and assertive outreach to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

This position is part of the Community Connections Program based in the Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR) of Melbourne and is required to:

• Work as part of a team to provide case management support and assertive outreach to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with multiple and complex needs.
• Provide information, advocacy and linkages into community supports and programs for clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with multiple and complex needs.
• Work collaboratively within the broader programs of the Salvation Army (TSA) in order to provide an integrated support response to the target group

Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfar, Social Sciences or related field is essential
• Experience and skills in working with people who have multiple and complex needs
• Experience working in the homelessness sector
• Experience in client assessments including appropriate information, tools and techniques to gather and analyse information
• Experience using appropriate risk models to assess levels of risk, harm and well-being, including immediate risk
• Experience engaging and communicating with multiple service provider
• Working with Children Check
• Mandatory National Police Check

Application Process

Applications (including a CV and Cover Letter) must be submitted by clicking on Apply Now.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.