Intake and Assessment Crisis Worker

Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of the largest providers of homelessness services across the country. Our philosophy is that every person should be afforded dignity and respect and that no one should be without a safe, affordable, and secure home. We provide services and supports to adults, and families with accompanying children in the form of short-term emergency accommodation, community connection and referral services.

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Intake and Assessment Crisis Worker to provide support to individuals and families throughout Victoria who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a casual role that works on a 24/7 predominantly after hours roster, located in St Kilda, VIC.

Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 5.

You will successfully

• Provide, as part of a team, quality assessment, referral, and provision of housing information to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
• Conduct service delivery that aligns with national and state strategic plans, and the National Homelessness Stream Model of Care
• Support clients utilising a strengths-based, trauma informed and client centred approach
• Develop support, action and/or safety plans to respond to the immediate needs, risk, or vulnerabilities of presenting clients and/or children
• Assist clients with access to appropriate community supports and programs
• Refer to support, emergency services or allied community services to adequately manage assessed client risk or identified need to maintain wellbeing and safety

You will have

• A Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development or a related field (minimum diploma)
• Demonstrated experience in a social service environment, with a focus on homelessness
• A current and valid Employee Working with Children's Check
• Alignment with the values of integrity, respect, compassion, collaboration, and diversity

What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit
• Flexible working arrangements, access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts

How to apply
Are you ready to be a part of our mission to end homelessness? Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter explaining your passion for this work and your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our team.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.