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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.
Are you passionate about housing justice, social inclusion and supporting people to rebuild their lives?
This rewarding role enables you to work directly with individuals in correctional settings, helping them access safe and sustainable housing, navigate complex service systems, and establish the foundations for a successful transition back into the community.
We are seeking a dedicated Initial Assessment & Planning Worker to join our Housing Pathways Program (HPP), providing vital housing support to people in custody who are at risk of homelessness upon release. Additionally, will provide housing-focused assessments, case management, advocacy and referral support to people in custody across Barwon region prisons and correctional facilities. Working collaboratively with housing providers, support services and justice stakeholders, you'll help remove barriers to housing and improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a permanent full-time position, based in Sunshine, VIC.
Compensation is in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (SCHADS) Level 5.
You are an empathetic and resilient case manager who thrives in a relationship-focused environment and is passionate about supporting people facing significant life challenges.
The Salvos offer eligible employee’s a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
Join a team committed to ensuring that every person can access safe housing, support and hope for the future. If you're passionate about social justice and helping people create positive change in their lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help create pathways out of homelessness for people leaving custody.
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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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.
