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Case Manager

The Salvation Army

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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 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.

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Case Manager, reporting to our HCM Team Leader. You will provide case management support for people who are residing within ODFA and with the capacity of Outreach support for people who have experienced homelessness, AOD and Mental Health. This is a permanent full-time position based in West Melbourne. Some travel is required for this position.

You will successfully

  • Incorporate assertive engagement and rapport building with clients
  • Promote therapeutic interventions, engagement with health and other treatment services and social inclusion activities
  • Create transferable relationships, promote independence and sustainable pathways out of homelessness
  • Provide current and relevant resources to the Case Management team
  • Develop case plans in collaboration with clients to support their goals
  • Regularly monitor and review individual case plans
  • Maintain accurate up to date client records and data
  • Actively contribute to building a strong culture in the team

You will have

  • Degree qualification and higher education qualifications in, social work, psychology or related field
  • Relevant experience in the social service sector
  • Demonstrate knowledge of homelessness including context, causes, theories and a best-practice approach to client work
  • Has the ability to remain calm, focused and maintain perspective when faced with change and adversity
  • Takes a creative approach to problem-solving
  • Current VIC Working with Children's Check
  • A valid Victorian Drivers License
  • Willingness to undergo a National Police Check

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

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

For additional details about the role please contact Jordan Comerford on 0408 525 917.

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.

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