Assertive Outreach Worker

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
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ABOUT US

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.
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.
The Salvation Army’s ‘Street to Home’ program provides flexible support to people who are rough or street sleeping, and at risk of primary homelessness.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Assertive Outreach Worker to work as part of a team with people (out of office) who are experiencing primary homeless, rough or street sleeping, and at risk of primary homelessness, to develop and implement case plans that will facilitate their transition to supported accommodation or independent living.
Reporting to the Manager, this is a permanent, part-time (30.4 hours per week) position based in Launceston,Tasmania. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5.

You will successfully

• Work as part of a team with the support of the other Street to Home Outreach workers.
• Establish effective relationships with rough and street sleepers, and people at risk of primary homelessness to encourage self-determination and social and economic participation.
• Provide assertive outreach and support to clients.
• Provide ongoing assessment of clients’ housing and health issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit.
• Develop individual case plans in collaboration with clients that includes a range of interventions that address the needs and goals of clients.
• Assist clients to access appropriate support services and establish community supports, and where needed ensuring clients are assisted through advocacy with service providers.

You will have

• A tertiary qualification in social work, community welfare, community development or a related field.
• A current Working with Vulnerable People check.
• A current Tasmanian Driver Licence.
• Experience and expertise in the areas of Primary Homelessness, Poverty, Social isolation, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, general health, people exiting prison, Disabilities, Youth, Legal issues and AOD.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply
If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. 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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
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 people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people 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 Collaboratio

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