Community Connection Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

- Start your career with The Salvation Army today

- 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 and proactive Community Connection Worker to create connection to people, community and local mission expressions. The Community Connection Worker will facilitate connection through a range of programs, activities and the act of being present. In collaboration and partnership with local mission expressions and in line with The Salvation Army’s plan for the Inner City of Sydney the Community Connections Worker will identify and provide local mission expressions with opportunity for evangelism, creation of faith pathways, outreach and improve links to the community

add value to local mission expressions and focusing on meeting community needs.

You will successfully
- Support community members seeking assistance by triaging and referring them through to appropriate internal and external support services and faith engagement opportunities
- Develop, facilitate and participate in programs reflecting The Salvation Army’s values that help foster and create meaningful connections for community members
- Engage and connect with persons coming for assistance and support with the intention of connecting them to the most appropriate service/program, each other and our mission.
- Actively participate in the annual Red Shield Appeal and Christmas Cheer
- Build relationships with key internal & external stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery
- Coordinate volunteers by meeting all administration requirements, providing training and support and pastoral care

You will have
- Diploma of Chaplaincy or Pastoral Care (desirable)
- Certificate III in Community Services or equivalent (desirable)
- Experience in the community services sector and The Salvation Army
- Experience in volunteer management
- Experience working with different cultures
- A Facilitator of the PLP Program or willing to obtain this
- Willing to be flexible with work hours and days e.g. Sunday attendance on occasion and flexibility to attend special events that could be on a weekend
- Willing to offer pastoral support and explain the Christian Gospel
- A current and valid Working with Children Check or equivalent
- A current and valid Drivers Licence
- 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
- 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_