School and Community Worker

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

- The Salvation Army Australia Mission Statement: The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.

We share the love of Jesus by:

- Caring for people
- Building healthy communities
- Creating faith pathways
- Working for justice

The Salvation Army Australia Values Statement: Recognising that God is already at work in the world, we value: Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity and Collaboration.

We are currently seeking a values-driven School and Community Worker to provide holistic care and faith pathways for children, youth and families in the ACT North Canberra region primarily through primary schools, high schools, colleges, but also extends to corps based programs and ministries.

You will successfully
- Provide, write or resource programs that complement the ACT School curriculum
- Understand the needs of potential schools for program delivery and continue to gather an understanding of needs with schools already engaged in TSA programs
- Seek out and engage with training and development opportunities to enhance effectiveness within both the school environment and Corps based community programs
- Deliver evidence based specific programs within Primary Schools, High Schools, Colleges and TSA Employment Plus Youth Program
- Develop rapport with and provide pastoral care and support to children, young people through facilitated programs at schools, corps, camps and in the community in consultation or requested of the Corps Officers
- Equip and train youth leaders and volunteers through specific programs
- Establish, develop and deliver Corps based holistic outreach programs to make corps and community connections

You will have- Minimum Cert IV in Youth Work or equivalent- 2+ years' experience in working with children, young people and families in both an educational and faith based context
- Proven experience in mentoring, coaching and the ability to disciple others
- Proven experience in developing programs, workshops and working with non-churched children, youth and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds and socio economic conditions
- Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- Driver's licence and own vehicle
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer
- As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
- people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
- people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background
- 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_
- 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 National Police Check._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_