Initial Assessment & Planning Worker

Salvation Army

Geelong, VIC, Australia
Schads award level 5; salary pyckaging up to $15,9...
Conduct thorough client assessments
Develop tailored safety plans
Link clients to community services
The role involves delivering rapid, compassionate crisis intervention services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness

Job Summary

  • The role involves delivering rapid, compassionate crisis intervention services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
  • Employees will conduct assessments, develop action plans, and connect clients to essential community supports to secure safe accommodation.
  • The organization offers salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free plus generous parental leave and wellness initiatives.

Matching Summary

The role involves delivering rapid, compassionate crisis intervention services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

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

  • Conduct thorough client assessments
  • Develop tailored safety plans
  • Link clients to community services
  • Maintain accurate case documentation
  • Advocate for vulnerable individuals

Nice-to-have

  • Deep alignment with organizational values
  • Experience in trauma-informed practice
  • Understanding of complex client needs
  • Excellent crisis management skills
  • Strong relationship-building abilities

Key Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification (Social Work, Psychology, OT)
  • Recent experience in Initial Assessment and Planning
  • Valid Employee Working with Children's Check
  • Current Driver's Licence
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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