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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 Salvation Army's Murrumbidgee Accommodation and Housing Services adopt a person-centred, safe & coordinated "No Wrong Door" approach to homelessness service delivery to ensure the best outcome for all who seek our assistance. This a specialist homelessness service working within the 'Going Home Staying Home' reforms under the NSW Department of Family and Community Services.

THE ROLE

The Case Manager provides services as per The Salvation Army's "fundamentals framework". This includes crisis and transitional support to people experiencing homelessness with a view to achieving housing stability, experience improved social inclusion, community connection and readiness to be equipped for participation in the wider community.

The successful candidate will also:

• Offer appropriate and high quality support to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through a case management framework.
• Support will be provided to clients with varied needs which will require a range of alternate options including Early Intervention; Crisis and Transitional Support; Community-based outreach; Rapid Rehousing.

HOURS AND SALARY

• Full time permanent position (based on ongoing funding)
• Based in Leeton and Griffith NSW with some travel required around the Murrumbidgee area
• Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 4.

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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Diploma) in Community Services or Social Work
• Current NSW Driver's Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• 2+ years' 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 knowledge in legislative requirements that govern this type of environment
• Sound knowledge of networks (homeless, mental health, housing, welfare and job action agencies) within the local area
• Knowledge of a Trauma Informed Care Practice Approach
• Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice and language
• Knowledge of the Riverina region will be an advantage

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

Please submit a cover letter addressing the skills and experience criteria and your current resume after you click the 'Apply' button.
For further information please contact Michelle Kilgower, Program Manager, 0432 001 163.

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.