Case Manager - Fyshwick, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Fyshwick, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved 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.

Why this role matters

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

We are seeking a values-driven ACT Homelessness Case Manager who will provide Case Management support to all cohorts experiencing or at risk of Homelessness, as per the TSA case management framework and TSA policies and procedures.

The role is focused on supporting individuals to achieve housing stability, improve social inclusion, connection to support systems and the wider community.

You will successfully

Conducting comprehensive assessment via telephone or facetoface, to determine appropriate course of action/support for clients.
Tailoring case plans according to each client's needs and updated according to each contact/consultation as per the clients goals and aspirations
Maintaining current knowledge of services for referral, advocacy and information for clients to relevant internal or external agencies.
Developing strong network of services within TSA (such as through participation in Hub meetings and activities) and externally with community housing partners, real estate agents etc.
Attend promptly to all administrative requirements including SAMIS/CIMS notes and development and updating of client plans.

This is a permanent, part-time (22.8hrs per week) position located in Fyshwick, ACT. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the

You will have

Tertiary or other qualifications within community services, social work or related discipline (minimum Diploma Level, working toward a degree)
2+ years' experience and working knowledge of the community services sector in NSW with a specific emphasis on homelessness (including issues, trends, resources and services etc.).
Experience working according to the principals of Trauma Informed Practice
Experience working in collaboration with other organisations to develop and tailor programs to meet clients' needs
Experience of working with an inclusive practice, including with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, women, men & families is highly desirable
Current (employee) Working with Children Check
Current Driver's license is required
Current senior first aid certificate

What we offer

Flexible working conditions

- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Independent confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
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
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. W_
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_