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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.

The Tenancy Plus Program operates within the State Social Command Victoria of The Salvation Army Australia Territory (TSA). The Tenancy Plus Program is part of The Western Metro Homelessness Service, situated in Sunshine. Tenancy Plus is a government funded program aimed specifically to provide support, assessments and referrals to Social Housing tenants with the aim of establishing, sustaining and maintaining successful tenancies.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a values-driven Tenancy Plus Support Worker to provide direct service delivery to at-risk social housing tenants to prevent tenants becoming homeless and to establish and maintain social housing tenancies for those who reside in the Brimbank, Melton and Wyndham Local Government Areas.. Other client key accountability areas include:

• Tenants have increased awareness of the range of services and supports available to assist them to maintain appropriate accommodation
• Tenants have increased self-efficacy and personal action through being able to seek supports and assistance when they are required
• Tenants will be in secure, sustainable, stable long-term accommodation (ie longer than six months)
• Tenants will be self-reliant and able to access services as required through self- referral
• New public housing tenancies are well established and linked to appropriate supports

Reporting to the Support Services Coordinator, this position is located in 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
• 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, 22.8 hours per week.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 5.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT 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
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or related community service field
• Experienced with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities
• Experience in managing staff and providing supervision
• A current VIC Drivers Licence
• Valid VIC 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.