Indigenous Homelessness Worker - Court Pathways

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Level 5 hours + 12% superannue

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment benefit

Paid parental leave

Health & wellness initiatives

Burra Burra Network access

Nationally coordinated criminal checks

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Homelessness Worker to support people referred through the court system who are at risk of homelessness. The role focuses on culturally safe, client-led housing support and access to services in Coburg North, with some travel across metropolitan and regional areas.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Housing Pathways Program (Courts), the 12-month maximum-term, full-time role emphasises trauma-informed practice, collaboration with

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Social Work or community services (or a lower qualification with strong relevant work experience).
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity with knowledge of local communities.
• Experience supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Understand trauma-informed and client-led approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in the justice system who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred support.
• Meet people where they are and work alongside them to understand their housing needs.
• Assess housing needs and assist clients to secure crisis, transitional and long-term housing.
• Work with clients to create simple support plans based on what matters to them and check in regularly on their progress.
• Help people connect with community, cultural and other support services that are important to them
• Build strong working relationships with courts, housing providers, Aboriginal organisations and support services.

Skills

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander:

Trauma-informed approach

Client-centered support

Homelessness support experience

Interagency collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work or Community Services

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Homelessness Worker to support people referred through the court system who are at risk of homelessness. The role focuses on culturally safe, client-led housing support and access to services in Coburg North, with some travel across metropolitan and regional areas.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Housing Pathways Program (Courts), the 12-month maximum-term, full-time role emphasises trauma-informed practice, collaboration with