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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 ROLE

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Young Parents Outreach Worker to provide crisis case management support to women aged 15-24 years old who are pregnant and/or parenting and experiencing or at risk of homelessness, whilst residing in transitional accommodation.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Supports women who are often reluctant to access support and have complex needs including AOD, mental health, family violence and financial hardship;
• Engages with these women to develop case plans through a comprehensive case management framework;
• Work with families to enhance family inclusive practice, address child safety and to address issues contributing to their homelessness;
• Works as part of a team along with case managers and other support services to achieve the best outcomes for families and children
• Works in the best interest of children in line with the Keeping Children Safe policy

Reporting to the Team Leader this position is located at Settlement Road, Geelong.

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.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Tertiary qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field with significant experience is preferred
• Experience and resilience in working with complex clients presenting with challenging behaviours
• Ability to encourage and cooperate with others to achieve common goals
• Acknowledgement and responsiveness to diversity of experiences, perspectives, values and beliefs
• A current VIC Drivers Licence
• Be able 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

POSITION DESCRIPTION and ENQUIRIES

Jermaine Clarke at [email protected], using the subject line: Young Parents Outreach Worker - Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.