• Full Time
• Wodonga

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 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 Salvation Army Outreach Connections Program operates a community based, assertive outreach case management model to identify and engage with those who have complex and multiple needs, experienced recurring homelessness, and who have barriers to accessing/engaging with mainstream and specialist services. The service objective is to promote appropriate housing outcomes, improved health & well-being and social connectedness that lead to quality of life outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position provides case management support to adults (18+) in the Lower Hume Region working with six other Team Members based in Wangaratta, Seymour and Shepparton. The primary purpose of the role is to:

• Provide, as part of a team, Case Management support and Assertive Outreach to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with multiple and complex needs.
• Engage with clients in outlying areas (involves travel) who are homeless, with the aim of supporting them in relation to housing needs and access to mainstream services.
• 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 in order to provide an integrated support response to the target group.

ABOUT YOU

A relevant Tertiary qualification in welfare or social work is desirable. Previous experience working is the homelessness sector will be highly regarded

To download the Position Description and apply, visit The Salvation Army Careers Portal - Job Reference number: R3784

Applications will only be accepted via the online portal and must include a Cover Letter, Resume and separate document addressing the Capabilities in the Position Selection Criteria.

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.