Bushfire Recovery Outreach Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- 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.
Why this role matters

The Salvation Army’s (TSAs) Strategic Emergency and Disaster Management (SE&DM) Team is a national team who support recovery efforts when major events and disasters occur across Australia. This team has a desire to care for people at their point of need, and to support people holistically; financially, materially, emotionally and spiritually.

As a Recovery Outreach Worker you will work alongside the local mission expressions, local/State/Federal government representatives & NGO’s in the area to provide support to communities impacted, assisting them to move past the disaster. This role will also assist community members in accessing local services and financial support.

The role you could play
- Conduct assessments, provide financial grants, and connect residents with relevant information as well as access to services
- Provide appropriate referrals and advocacy for clients via telephone or face to face
- Maintain and update SAMIS and other relevant databases and online booking system in line with policy and procedures
- Work collaboratively and professionally with other external agencies and internal TSA stakeholders, creating referral pathways opportunities and supporting the development of formal partnerships with service providers
- Attend interagency and/or community meetings and events across the region as needed and agreed with Line Manager

What you will bring
- A minimum qualification of Diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. Community Services Work) or significant relevant experience would be considered (minimum of Cert IV in Community Services)
- High level of written and verbal communication skills, including good empathetic listening skills, excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- Demonstrate commitment to quality customer/client service
- Experience in Community Support Services is highly regarded
- Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is desired
- A Working with children check is required
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- 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._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_