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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.

Through the work of Brimbank-Melton DHHS and the Homelessness and Social Housing Local Solutions Working Group, of which The Salvation Army's Western Metro Homelessness Services is a member, a part-time role has been identified and funded to assist in the strengthening of homelessness and housing support to persons leaving the care of Sunshine Adult Acute Psychiatric Unit (SAAPU) at risk of, or homeless.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a values-driven person to strengthen and capacity-build connections between in-area Mental Health services and the Sunshine Homelessness services Access Point.

This position will develop and complete comprehensive assessment and planning processes to people who:

• Present from SAAPU and are experiencing or are 'at risk' of homelessness
• Present at the access point with significant mental illness/health issues
• Frequently access homelessness support services
• People identified within the common clients' initiative, particularly Cohort 3, 'men with complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues in contact with the justice system' will be prioritised for this comprehensive assessment and planning process.

This position is located at Harvester Road, Sunshine.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits, in addition to your remuneration
• 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 part time position, 26.6 hours per week fixed term to 30 June 2021. Days are negotiable.

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

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• A minimum of Diploma of Community Services qualification
• Previous minimum two years' experience in homelessness services sector - Access Point related work preferred
• Knowledge of homelessness including context, causes, issues, philosophies and legislation
• Understand and respond to the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
• Uses appropriate strategies to deal with challenging or high-risk situations
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential
• Be able to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND ENQUIRIES

For a copy of the Position Description and enquiries please go to the Salvos careers website - Job Reference Number: R3653.

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.