About the role
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.
Intake and Assessment Crisis Worker
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
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 secure 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.
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📌 Intake And Assessment Crisis Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Melbourne