Intake & Crisis Support Worker

The Salvation Army Victoria ARC

St Kilda, VIC, Australia
Schads award, level 5; salary pyckaging up to $15,...
Onsite (32 hours per fortnight)
Crisis intervention
Housing information and referral
After hours and weekend shifts
The Salvation Army Victoria ARC is seeking a part-time Intake & Crisis Support Worker located in St Kilda, VIC, to provide after-hours support for individuals and families facing homelessness. This role involves conducting assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals to essential services

Job Summary

  • Provide after hours quality assessment, referral, and provision of housing information to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless throughout Victoria.
  • Conduct intake and assessment to understand client needs, risks and vulnerabilities, and provide crisis intervention, short-term support and emergency relief.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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The Salvation Army Victoria ARC is seeking a part-time Intake & Crisis Support Worker located in St Kilda, VIC, to provide after-hours support for individuals and families facing homelessness. This role involves conducting assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals to essential services.

Salary

SCHADS Award, Level 5; Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit; Generous Paid Parental leave, Purchased Leave Scheme, 5 days paid leave per year, Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Crisis intervention
  • Housing information and referral
  • After hours and weekend shifts
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Client-centred practice

Nice-to-have

  • Strengths-based practice
  • Collaborative approach
  • Culturally respectful practice
  • LGBTIQA+ inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field (minimum Diploma)
  • Experience in social service environment
  • Current Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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