Initial Assessment And Planning Worker

The Salvation Army Employment Plus

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Schads award level 5; salary pyckaging up to $15,9...
Onsite
Housing intake and assessment skills
Trauma informed practice experience
Advocacy with housing providers
The role is critical in breaking the cycle of homelessness by connecting individuals exiting prison to safe housing and community support

Job Summary

  • The role is critical in breaking the cycle of homelessness by connecting individuals exiting prison to safe housing and community support.
  • Employees will conduct housing assessments, identify needs, and administer financial assistance through the Housing Establishment Fund where appropriate.
  • The position offers a well-balanced benefits package including salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free and generous paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role is critical in breaking the cycle of homelessness by connecting individuals exiting prison to safe housing and community support.

Salary

SCHADS Award Level 5; Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit; Generous Paid Parental leave and Purchased Leave Scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Housing intake and assessment skills
  • Trauma informed practice experience
  • Advocacy with housing providers
  • Financial assistance administration

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of the justice system
  • Experience in custodial or forensic settings
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Welfare
  • VIC Working with Children Check
  • Current VIC Driver's License
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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