The Royal Children's Hospital

Homelessness Worker – Housing Pathways Program (Courts)

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Number of Positions Available:

1

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

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 homeThrough our Housing Pathways Program (Courts), we walk alongside people navigating the justice system who are also facing the complexities of homelessness.

About the role

As a Homelessness Worker – Housing Pathways Program (Courts),this is your opportunity to provide intensive, client-centred support to people exiting court processes who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. You willsupportclients to stabilise their housing, strengthen supports, and address the issues contributing to their housing insecurity, using a trauma-informed and justice-aware approach.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Housing Pathways Program (Courts)this is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted for 12 months, based onsite located in Coburg North, Victoria.

Conditions

Compensation isin accordance withthe SCHADS Award – Level 5.

How you will make an impact

  • Assess housing needs: Conduct thorough assessments of immediate and long-term housing needs for clients at risk of homelessness (bail and Drug Court participants)
  • Connect to housing and supports: Link clients to suitable housing (crisis, rooming, transitional, social) and advocate with services, agents, and supports to sustain tenancies
  • Provide trauma-informed case management: Deliver outreach and client-led case management aligned with TSA standards, supporting clients to achieve individual goals
  • Respond to family violence and complexity: Support clients experiencing or at risk of family violence to access flexible supports and coordinate responses to intersecting needs (mental health, AOD, justice, safety)
  • Strengthen partnerships and safe practice:Maintainkey service relationships, ensure culturally safe and accessible support, complete risk assessments, and align with relevant models and legislation

What you will bring

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related community services field (degree level preferred; lower qualifications withsignificant experienceconsidered).
  • Demonstrated experience working with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including understanding of homelessness context, causes, philosophies,policiesand legislation.
  • Strong casemanagement capability, including client-led planning, outreach, coordination with multiple services, and ethical, accountable interventions.
  • Knowledge of the justice system and experience working within correctional or court-related settings (highly desirable).
  • Ability to work with complex needs, build positive client relationships, and respond in culturally safe and inclusive ways with diverse communities.
  • CurrentVictorian Employee Working with Children Check
  • CurrentVictorian Driver’s Licence

What we offer 

Eligible employees can access a meaningful and supportive employment experience, including:  

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit
  • Generous Paid Parental leave for primary(12 weeks) & secondary carers, PurchasedLeave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities
  • Access to EAP and health & wellness initiativesinclFitness Passport
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supportssuch as:BurraBurraNetwork(pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
  • Ongoing training and developmentopportunitiesthat enhance on the job skills andproficiency
  • Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careersthat have positive and sustainable / social impacts

How to apply

Ifyou’repassionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, pleasesubmityour resumeand cover letterdetailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.

Together, we can build a safer and more empowered future for families and communities.

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. W e 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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