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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.

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

The Youth & Family Services acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands in which our services operate. We pay respects to Elders pastand present.

Salvation Army Youth & Family Services (YFS) are committed to working in partnership with young people aged 16-25 to address the issues contributing to their unique experience of crisis & homelessness. The program is operates under the framework of a Psychologically Informed Environment, with a particular focus on assisting young people to:

• Develop life and living skills to prepare for independence
• Address issues in relation to health & wellbeing
• Promote opportunities to overcome exclusion and isolation
• Explore education pathways and participation
• Work towards long term sustainable housing

THE ROLE

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Case Manager to deliver high quality case management support services to young men, women, and families, including those with accompanying children who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

This position is based in Kialla at the youth refuge and is a great opportunity for people who thrive in an energetic environment and enjoy working in a supportive team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a permanent full time position, 38 hours per week.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 5.

The SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in welfare or social work is required
• Demonstrated experience and highly developed skills in working with people who have multiple and complex needs
• Experience in working with young people who have complex trauma and attachment injuries
• Be proactive and self-motivated
• Be able to convey information effectively -verbally and in writing
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential
• Be able to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
• A current VIC Drivers Licence (is this required/essential?)
• Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

For a confidential conversation around this position please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager Youth Services enquiry via EthicalJobs or call on 0429 892 926

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
• people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
• people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

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.