Indigenous Intake Case Worker - Community Advocacy

The Salvation Army; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 taxfree

5 days paid leave per year to work in/

Paid parental leave benefits

Purchased Leave Scheme

Burra Burra Network

EAP and wellness programs

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canberra hires for a full-time, identified role in the FIRST Canberra Central Intake Service. Based in Belconnen, the position provides culturally safe intake, assessment, referrals and short-term support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples facing homelessness and related challenges.

You will collaborate with ACCOs, Elders and service providers to promote self-determination, cultural connection and equitable outcomes through person-centred, trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is required (identified position).
• Diploma in Community Services, Social Work, Aboriginal Studies or related discipline, or significant demonstrated experience.
• Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, financial hardship or family violence.
• Strong communication, advocacy and collaboration skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Intake, assessment, risk screening and short-term case coordination with cultural safety.
• Advocacy and referrals to housing, health, financial and family support services.
• Community engagement with ACCOs, Elders and service providers to coordinate support.
• Partnerships to coordinate services; cultural leadership and continuous practice improvement.
• Team supervision and participation in development aligned with Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Team contribution: participate in supervision and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Collaboration

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural knowledge

Education

Diploma in Community Services

Aboriginal Studies

Social Work

Tools

SAMIS

SHIP

Job description

The Salvation Army in Canberra hires for a full-time, identified role in the FIRST Canberra Central Intake Service. Based in Belconnen, the position provides culturally safe intake, assessment, referrals and short-term support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples facing homelessness and related challenges.

You will collaborate with ACCOs, Elders and service providers to promote self-determination, cultural connection and equitable outcomes through person-centred, trauma-informed