Are you passionate about supporting your community?

Why this role matters

Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) operates within the National Homelessness Stream of The Salvation Army (TSA) and is situated across multiple sites with the Wimmera South West Region.

About the role

You will build on your homelessness knowledge and experience to advance the issue of homelessness within the Wimmera South West. As a motivated and proactive individual you will provide assessment, information and referral, support, case management, counseling for clients who are socially isolated, homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Responsibilities include

• Attend to clients on an outreach basis and attendance at alternative sites
• Coordinate support through case management practices
• Develop holistic case plans for all clients with a strength based, solution focused approach
• Link clients into job networks and other vocation programs
• Answer telephone enquiries about TSA Homelessness Horsham service delivery

This is a part time permanent position 21.7 hours per week based in the Horsham office. The Outreach position services Horsham and Hindmarsh LGA's. The Hindmarsh outposts are to be visited twice a month and as needed basis. Salary and conditions are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award/General Retail Industry Award, Level 5.

You will have

• Demonstrates knowledge of homelessness including context, causes, issues, philosophies and legislation
• Understands and applies homelessness models, approaches, theories and practices when dealing with clients
• Ability to understand and respond to the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
• Social Work qualification or other relevant social tertiary qualifications and/or substantial experience
• A current VIC Drivers Licence

Benefits

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Flexible working conditions
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• 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

Enquiries Only

Annie Ferguson at [email protected], using the subject line: Housing Case Manager (Outreach) - Horsham enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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.