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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.

Why this role matters

The Court Housing Support Worker - HPP (Housing Pathways Program) (Courts) will assist specifically referred clients to address issues exacerbating their risk of homelessness. The overall outcomes are to reduce the ongoing homelessness and re-offending among court support participants.

About the role

This exciting opportunity will allow you to bring your knowledge and understanding of the homelessness sector to assess immediate and long-term housing needs to service users who are at risk of homelessness upon release on bail.

You will successfully

• Explore and connect service users to appropriate housing options
• Assess requests and provide, where appropriate, financial, and other resources that may be allocated to the program
• Support clients to develop an individual case plan and the journey towards goals will be monitored and reviewed
• Assist clients who have experienced family violence, or are at risk of family violence, to access flexible support packages
• Identify new networking opportunities
• Foster services that are accessible and culturally sensitive to diverse client and community needs
• Using a trauma-informed model of care, provide outreach and case management to clients referred from Court Services Victoria
• Case management support, including outreach support, is provided to clients in accordance with TSA Case Management Models and Standards of Practice
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with Court Services Victoria, THM and head-leasing providers

This is a permanent full time position reporting to the Team Leader, Housing Pathways Program - Courts (Case Management). Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 5.

You will have

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related community service field. Degree level preferred however lower qualifications with significant experience is suitable
• Ability to understand and respond to the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
• Demonstrates knowledge of homelessness sector including role, context, principles, philosophies, policies, regulation, and legislation
• Understands and applies homelessness models, approaches, theories and practices when dealing with clients
• Knowledge of the Justice system and experience working within correctional settings is considered highly desirable
• Experience in working with a range of stakeholders and networks
• A current VIC Drivers Licence

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• 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!

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.

How to Apply

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.

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.