Initial Assessment And Planning Worker

The Salvation Army Australia

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
This role is critical in breaking the cycle of homelessness by ensuring individuals exiting prison are connected to safe housing and community pathways

Job Summary

  • This role is critical in breaking the cycle of homelessness by ensuring individuals exiting prison are connected to safe housing and community pathways.
  • The position involves conducting housing assessments, identifying long-term needs, and administering financial assistance through the Housing Establishment Fund.
  • Employees receive a well-balanced package including salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free, generous parental leave, and access to cultural support networks.

Matching Summary

This role is critical in breaking the cycle of homelessness by ensuring individuals exiting prison are connected to safe housing and community pathways.

Salary

SCHADS Award Level 5; Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit; 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 justice system
  • Experience in custodial 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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