Community Inclusion Worker

About the Role

What we offer

• The Salvos offer eligible employees 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
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• 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
• Ready to Make a Difference?
• If you're passionate about empowering people to build stronger connections, achieve their goals, and create lasting change in their lives, we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply now and help create pathways from homelessness to inclusion, participation and independence.
• 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. W e 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

Qualifications

• You are someone who sees potential where others see barriers.
• You are passionate about social justice, thrive on building meaningful relationships, and understand the transformative impact that employment, education and community connection can have on a person's life.
• What you will bring
• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Community Services or a related discipline (or extensive relevant experience)
• Experience working within the community services sector
• Strong background supporting people to achieve goals through employment, education, volunteering, mentoring or community participation
• Experience working in outreach or community-based settings
• Excellent communication, engagement and report-writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred practice
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• Highly Regarded
• Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented practice
• Experience within mental health and/or alcohol and other drug settings
• Understanding of culturally safe practice and working alongside First Nations communities
• Alignment with The Salvation Army's mission, values and commitment to social justice