Skills 4 Life Disability Service 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 this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

As the Team Leader you will lead a team of Disability Support Workers to deliver quality, customer-focused outcomes for young people.

This is a casual role based in Blacktown, NSW.

The role you could play
- Work with the Program coordinator to be responsible for the daily program routine to ensure continuity including; managing all rosters and managing staff timesheets and program schedules
- Assist with implementing individual plans that include provision of social participation, training, employment and referral interventions
- Support clients to participate in and access age appropriate activities and tasks
- Use a range of communication techniques to effectively handle complex, sensitive matters
- Ensure quality of service, confidentiality, diversity awareness, provision of information
- Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client’s individual goals

What you will bring
- Certificate III or IV in Disability
- 5 years’ experience working in Disability sector or understanding of disability, mental illness and the needs of parents/carers
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work and communicate effectively with clients, their families, community agencies and other professionals
- Valid Driver’s License
- A valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid Certificate
- A willingness to undergo a National Police check

What we offer
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- 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
- 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._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_