Crisis Accommodation & Youth Support Worker (Casual)

The Salvation Army; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and meal benefits

Flexible working arrangements

EAP and wellness initiatives

Cultural support programs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Crisis Accommodation Support Worker to provide consistent support to young people and families staying in refuge accommodation at Upton Road. This casual role operates across weekends, evenings and overnight shifts, with on-site work in St Kilda, VIC.

You will help implement case management plans, support independent living skills, and coordinate health, education and social inclusion obligations, in a psychologically informed practice

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Welfare or related field with degree qualification preferred.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• A VIC Working with Children Check.
• Relevant experience in Social Service environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe environments for all residents within the refuge setting.
• Provide informal support to all clients of the program such as outreach clients in the community.
• Work in direction of case management plans to assist young people to attend appointments relating to health, education, justice, and social inclusion.
• Complete comprehensive intake and risk assessment for all refuge clients, incorporating adequate assessment of the needs of accompanying children.
• Ensure safe management of the crisis accommodation program in conducting a comprehensive handover to colleagues.

Skills

Social services

Case management

Communication

Crisis support

Education

Degree preferred

Tools

Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

Job description

The Salvation Army in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Crisis Accommodation Support Worker to provide consistent support to young people and families staying in refuge accommodation at Upton Road. This casual role operates across weekends, evenings and overnight shifts, with on-site work in St Kilda, VIC.

You will help implement case management plans, support independent living skills, and coordinate health, education and social inclusion obligations, in a psychologically informed practice