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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 Doorways program provides person-centred care to community members who are in financial crisis. Our practitioners are mindful of trauma informed practices, working within a strength-based context with holistic principles to build individual capacity, resilience and well-being.

Doorways Victoria is a large Emergency Relief provider with 62 sites across Victoria and provides a range of material aids and financial assistance via both face-to-face and remote support to community members who are experiencing financial hardship.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Case Worker to work with vulnerable and disadvantaged people and provide Emergency Relief Interviewing, Case Management, Client Service and Administration support for the Doorways network within Mildura.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Ascertaining and providing the appropriate level of emergency relief services and other requirements and engaging in client support or casework where a longer-term requirement is identified.
• Identify underlying issues and engage with clients on a case management basis to reduce ongoing dependency on emergency relief services
• Interview clients efficiently, professionally and in line with policies and procedures.
• Providing clients with a high level of support with relevant and required services and referrals as appropriate and in line with available resources
• Establish and manage relationships with clients through assisting with clients' accesses to support services, community support and through advocacy with service providers
• Reconciliation of budgets and reporting requirements of the immediate portfolio

Reporting to the Team Leader this position is located in Mildura.

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 part time position, 18 hours per week. Current roster is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00am-2.00pm (including half hour break).

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 4.

ABOUT YOU

• A degree level qualification in Welfare, Psychology, Social Work, Community/Human Services discipline is highly desirable, or a Diploma or Certificate IV
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of emergency relief services such as material aid, information and referral and other resources available to clients
• Demonstrated ability to formulate options and implement holistic strategies with individuals and families who are in crisis
• Proven ability to use relevant information to objectively assess and evaluate client needs; Identifies and prioritises appropriate actions including referral.
• Proven ability to work effectively with people who exhibit multiple/compounded service needs and/or are chronically disadvantaged
• A current VIC Drivers Licence
• Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

Please submit a cover letter briefly detailing how your skills and experience are relevant to this role. Please also attach an up to date resume.

POSITION DESCRIPTION and ENQUIRIES

Danni Gray at [email protected] using the subject line: Case Worker - Mildura enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.