V- Youth Group Team Member

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.

Purpose of the Position Profile

A core value of the Salvation Army is to support the basic needs of individuals and communities. The Youth Team

Member (Program/Focus) provides support and assistance to Leaders for group activities and programs to meet the

needs of the attendees and provides assistance as required to the Program Leader related to Group activities. Safety

and well-being of self and others is vital and there is a requirement to identify and report hazards and incidents.

Assist in facilitation of program activities
- Under the direction of the Program Leader, assists in the facilitation of group activity
- Respond to individual needs effectively
- Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve best outcomes.
- (Street Teams) Visit local community spaces in the mapped area allocated to you.
- Facilitating transportation for people/goods under direction of Ministry leader/Corps Officer as required.
- Confidentiality of participant information is maintained. Maintain confidentiality of interactions during group time.
- Engage and manage the group dynamics and individuals needs and enjoyment of the program.
- Ensure supportive and caring environment for attendees
- (Street Teams) Provide basic First Aid support as required within recognised skillset
- Assisting site Manager/Supervisor with other tasks as directed.
- Confidentiality of information is maintained.

Provide Quality Customer Service
- Exhibiting professional image of TSA, displaying professionalism and integrity at all times.
- Accurate information provided to customers.
- Refer people to appropriate Salvation Army services. Follow up with Manager if unsure.
- Listen carefully, and acknowledge and refer concerns, issues or queries to Manager.

Financial Management, Maintain Petty Cash and Client Personal Details
- Petty cash tin is appropriately maintained and balances at all times.
- Processing credit card transactions.
- Payment of invoices and reconciliation.
- Client personal details are handled as per privacy guidelines and privacy and confidentiality of client information and personal details are maintained at all times.

Maintain a Safe and Healthy Environment
- Immediately report any health and safety concerns, notifiable incidents and near misses, to Senior Team Leader and ensure any hazards are controlled until rectified.
- Ensure hazard, incident and accident form is completed when required in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements for the Position
- Experience in relevant field highly regarded.
- First Aid certificate highly regarded (Street Teams)

Mandatory Requirements of the Position
- Police check and Working with Children Check reqired
- Complete TSA Mission Volunteer induction, training and registration.

Required Capabilities
- Shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively.
- Supports a culture of integrity and professionalism.
- Represents the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way.
- Recognises and respects the rights and beliefs of others in a non-judgemental way.
- Connects positively with colleagues and partners within and outside TSA.
- Works as a supportive and cooperative team member, shares information and acknowledges the contribution and support of others.
- Provides service appropriately and responsively to the needs of the people.
- Demonstrates accountability aligned to internal and external requirements.
- Supports and acts in compliance with the records, information and knowledge management requirements of TSA.
- Identifies and follows safe work practices to perform all duties in a safe manner, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of self and others.
- 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._