Practice Lead

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army is one of the largest providers of homelessness services across the country. Our philosophy is that every person should be afforded dignity and respect and that no one should be without a safe, affordable, and secure home. We provide services and supports to adults, and families with accompanying children in the form of accommodation, case management, assertive outreach, financial assistance, community connection and referral services.

About Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI)

J2SI is an innovative and evidenced-based case management service for people experiencing long-term homelessness. It differs from traditional homelessness services as it provides the time needed for people to access their permanent home and have an improved quality of life and increased community connection. Staff have the ability to work intensively with small caseloads and use a combined key worker and team approach to deliver intensive individualised support for up to 3 years to each client.

About the role

As a Practice Lead, this is your opportunity to provide practice development and support to program teams through the provision of trauma informed support including clinical supervision, group reflective practice, secondary consultation, and training.

Reporting to the Program Manager, this is a permanent part-time role offering 19 hours per week, located in Frankston, VIC.

How you will make an impact

• Provide trauma-informed, high-quality staff supports including individual and group supervision, reflective practice, secondary consultation on complex cases, and tailored training, in line with TSA supervision and risk management frameworks.
• Contribute to organisational and consortium priorities by supporting the TSA Strategic Plan, National and state strategies and the J2SI Model of Care, participating in meetings and service planning, and contributing to practice development and evaluation activities.
• Work collaboratively with J2SI staff, consortium partners, Senior Practice Leaders and service managers to strengthen relationships, share practice wisdom and contribute to a strong community of practice.
• Engage with the broader sector by building positive relationships with local services and agencies and attending relevant network meetings as agreed with the manager.
• Uphold professional, safety and quality standards by participating in supervision and professional development, maintaining a reflective practice culture, complying with OH&S requirements, and actively contributing to continuous quality improvement and trauma-informed practice.

What you will bring

• A Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Psychology or a related field
• Relevant post graduate qualification or demonstrated substantial experience in provision of practice supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of development, attachment, and trauma theories as they relate to homelessness.
• Knowledge of at least two evidence-based therapeutic approaches to supporting recovery from trauma as relates to long-term homelessness.
• Demonstrated experience in providing trauma-informed support interventions such as practice-based supervision, group reflective practice, secondary consultation, training, and other professional development activities.
• A current VIC drivers licence and employee Working with Children’s Check

What we offer

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.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 6

How to apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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