V- Street Team Member

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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 skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Street Team Member works alongside the ST Coordinator and other Street Team volunteers to engage with vulnerable and intoxicated people in the Salamanca Precinct, Hobart, to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Teams are made up of a minimum of 2 members who walk together in specific designated area/zones where people tend to gather, such as night clubs and bars.

This role is a night time program with hours 10pm to 2am.
- KEY REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:
Identify, respond and support vulnerable individuals
-Work collaboratively within a team to achieve best response outcomes for people requiring assistance
-Assist the ST Coordinator and/or Volunteer ST Leader, and volunteers to call emergency services when required.
-Provide basic First Aid support, as appropriate and within recognised skillset
-Accurately record any incidents as directed by Street Teams Coordinator and/or Volunteer ST Leader
-Work in partnership with all Stakeholders, including Police and emergency services, to assist vulnerable people who have been referred for assistance
-Contact families and friends, and/or other support networks as required
-Facilitate safe transport home
-Supports the Street Teams Coordinator
-Answer phones calls professionally from Police referrals, Street Teams Coordinator and/or Volunteer ST Leader
- PERSONAL QUALITIES:
- Demonstrates self-awareness - Presents a demeanor that is appropriate to work setting and role-
- Manages personal stress - Keeps control of own emotions and remains calm in the face of challenging situations. Displays an optimistic approach to volunteer role-
- Adopts a service-orientated attitude to all - Develops a positive relationship with people based on empathy, respect, generosity and fairness. Demonstrates a commitment to social justice principles working with disadvantaged people in the community-
- Cooperates for joint outcomes - Engages and contributes to team activities-
- Improves WHS & Addresses risks to safe work practices - Escalates issues when these are identified- Qualifications and experience requirements for the Role:

- Experience in a relevant field highly regarded,
- First Aid certificate highly regarded
- Mental Health First Aid- Mandatory Requirements:
- National Police Check- Working with Vulnerable People Card TAS- Vaccination Certificate or medical exemption- 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 related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _
- Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._