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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.

PRAP Plus is a new initiative, a support program addressing the need for increased support for some households accessing private rental. PRAP Plus is an outreach intervention for households living in or entering private rental tenancies that require additional practical support to establish or maintain their housing.

PRAP Plus is designed to:

• Provide time-limited outreach intervention to support tenancies.
• Address issues which are contributing to the risk of tenancy breakdown.
• Achieve outcomes that lead to successful, sustainable private rental tenancies.
• Reduce preventable exits from private rental.
• Prevent homelessness.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive PRAP Plus Worker to be part of our Private Rental team who work closely with Homelessness Entry Point IAP teams and other specialist homelessness services, programs and teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides a time limited case management support with an indicative case load of 12 households.
• Develop & maintain strong relationships with real estate agencies and bodies
• Attend inspections with clients, role modelling communication and presentation at inspections
• Participate in, comply with, and be supported by WHS outreaching worker safety risk management processes Assist the client to liaise and negotiate with real estate agents, including understanding rental ledgers and reporting maintenance
• Advocacy including providing support at VCAT, negotiating agreements with real estate agents and supporting tenants whose tenancies are at risk

Reporting to the PRAP Coordinator, Western Metro Homelessness this position is based at The Salvation Army's Western Metro Homelessness services, Sunshine VIC, and works across the Brimbank-Melton region. The PRAP Plus worker is an outreaching position and will work primarily with clients in the communities and settings where they live.

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.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• A working understanding of and experience in a human services environment
• Client outreach experience demonstrating sound risk management practices and case management delivery (essential)
• A working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (essential)
• Diploma or above tertiary qualification in a relevant social work or human services field

Please respond to the selection criteria as part of your cover letter.

Mandatory Requirements

• ​A current and valid VIC Drivers Licence
• Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

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.