V- Doorways Kingston City Er Interviewer

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

Do you have excellent listening skills? Are you passionate about helping people who are in need and want to support your local community? The Salvation Army Kingston, VIC is seeking compassionate volunteers to support our Doorways program and team who provide immediate assistance to those experiencing hardship and crisis. This role is ideal for someone who is organised and confident in dealing with people in their time of significant need.

The Salvation Army Community Support Service, Kingston City, VIC is seeking compassionate volunteers to help to provide immediate assistance to those experiencing hardship and crisis. This important role is ideal for those who are organised and confident in dealing with people, providing support and guidance in their time of significant need. You will have direct client contact through interview assessments and assisting clients within program resources.

This is an opportunity to be part of a great, positive, encouraging team, who genuinely care about one another and people in the community. In this role you have the opportunity to meet and assist people in our community who come from various ages, cultural backgrounds and experiences and gain experience in a frontline role, within a supportive work place.

There is reward in helping people in need and having gratitude expressed from people in the community and also from the team here at The Salvation Army.

Support is provided in an informal and formal manner from both Team Leader and our supportive team.

**Qualifications & Experience Requirements Of The Role**
- Experience in community services/social work/finance support related roles and/or qualifications, great communication and computer skills, preferred but not essential

This role would be suitable for a student currently engaged in Tertiary studies in Social Work, Counseling, Youth Work or associated fields.

A role profile for this position is available upon request and will also be provided to the successful applicant during the interview process.

Time Commitment

The Centre operates on Wednesday to Friday - flexible hours from 9:30 - 3:30pm across these days. Please advise your availability in your response. This role is ongoing and as such a commitment of 6 months or more is desirable.
- **Mandatory Requirements Of The Role**
- Fully complete The Salvation Army's volunteer registration process
- Current Criminal History Check (Police Check), Working With Children Check and integrity checks as required
- Complete TSA induction modules and any other training as required (e.g.

Child safe organisation induction)
- Will be expected to participate in ongoing training and professional development
- 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._