Community Support Team

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 work for us

The Community Support Team is part of a trans-disciplinary team that works closely with:

- Community Engagement
- AOD
- Case Management Services
- Health Services including Bolton Clarke
- Catering Services

The Community of Support Team Front of House is part of a collaborative community support team at Flagstaff and The Open Door that provides accommodation and community support to men experiencing homelessness who have high complex needs.

The Community Support Team operates over a 24-hour roster, seven days a week and welcomes clients into the service by demonstrating genuine acceptance, compassion and care.

Why this role matters

The Front of House Worker will provide a welcoming, supportive, responsive and inclusive environment for people experiencing homelessness and residing at The Open Door.

The outcomes sought are:

- Ensuring the immediate needs of clients are met
- Providing an experience of home
- Establishing a culture of service delivery that is Client Centred, Strengths Based and Trauma Informed.

The Front of House Worker reports to the Team Leader, Community of Support (The Open Door) providing support to the Community of Support Team and ensures the mission and values of The Salvation Army are reflected throughout.

This is a permanent full time position based in North Melbourne.

As a Front of House Worker at the Salvos, you will enjoy:

- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Flexible working conditions
- 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

What we’re looking for
- Qualification in Social Work/Community Welfare (or equivalent) & demonstrated equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in working in the field of homelessness.
- To solve problems quickly and creatively, to be resourceful and able to cope with stressful situations.
- Demonstrate a willingness to engage in professional development through supervision and training
- A current VIC Drivers Licence
- Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

Enquiries

Raki Wanigatunga at
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