Case Worker

Are you passionate about your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Case Worker for our Safe Space Program! You will provide immediate solutions for those who are sleeping rough in North West Tasmania. Additionally, you will provide safe shelter at night with emotional wellbeing and physical support to those who use the program.

Responsibilities include

• Assess each participant to ensure it is safe to provide shelter for the night
• Collect brief personal data about their current situation (with their consent)
• Provide participants with information about support services they can access to assist them move into transitional housing/support
• Develop short individual plan to identify and assess their immediate needs
• Acquire and maintain a good working knowledge of health and AOD services

This is a casual position, based in Burnie, TAS. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4 Award.

What you will have

• Relevant vocational or tertiary qualifications and/or a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Professional development required to maintain skills for the role
• Experience in Social Work, Community Welfare, Mental Illness, Drug & Alcohol dependency, nursing or other relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable individuals and people under the influence of drugs and alcohol
• Commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army
• A Current TAS Driver's Licence

Benefits working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

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 safe 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.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration