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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 Australia's Homelessness Stream provides high quality, person centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness. We support adults and families, including accompanying children with accommodation, case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.

Our philosophy is that every person deserves dignity, respect and quality of service and that no one should be without a safe, affordable and secure home. Services are free, voluntary, accredited and delivered by professional and committed staff.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Housing & Early Intervention Worker is responsible for engaging connections to support long term appropriate housing for service users who become ready for independent living. You will provide early intervention support to assist individuals and families to sustain, transition and secure long term accommodation.

Early Intervention Support

Working in a team to support individuals and families to sustain current accommodation to avoid entering the homelessness system, or to safely transition or be rapidly re-housed.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Client centred case management.
• Provision of information, referral and advocacy services to clients to relevant services internal or external.
• Administer brokerage.
• Effective and timely communication.
• Undertake other related tasks as required.

Housing Engagement

Identifying housing opportunities and supporting team members to secure suitable housing for clients who are identified as being able to transition to independent living.

Networking & Partnerships

Networking with other services and partner organisations to participate in group service events.

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, Crisis Accommodation, level 2.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
• Criminal History Check & Clear Working with Children Check
• Tertiary qualifications, or working towards, (minimum Bachelor degree) in Community Services, Social Work or related discipline.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years case management experience.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the community services sector in NSW, with a specific emphasis on homelessness and family/domestic violence (including issues, trends, resources & services etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key service providers.
• Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions.
• Experience in Trauma Informed Care approach.
• Flexibility with work hours to meet the operational requirements of the position.
• This role may involve some travel throughout NSW centres and to THQ, Intra and Interstate

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.