V - Music Therapy Leader - Surry Hills, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Surry Hills, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Start your mission volunteer experience 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 skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Foster House and the Together Home Program support individuals experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

We are looking for a caring, empathic and compassionate individual to assist us in a volunteer capacity in an Music Therapy position.

The role will provide creative and therapeutic experiences for Foster House Residents and the Together Home program individuals.

Fortnightly on Mondays 12 hours
Conducting Music therapy sessions with individuals using various types of visual art, including drawing, sculpting, painting, ceramics, and clay modelling.
Discuss patients' musical expression to evaluate the meaning and emotions behind the artworks.
Collaborating with other workers to discuss issues that may arise.
Work through a traumainformed lens, whilst being personcentered and strengthbased.
Empathetic, understanding, and a clear understanding of professional boundaries.
Developing suitable music therapy programs for patients based on their needs, objectives, and goals.
Work in a culturally responsive manner
This role will require a Working With Childrens Check and a Police Check
Diploma of Music Therapy or equivalent experience. Mental Health First Aid and Diploma of Counselling would be desired.

There will be some mandatory training to complete once you are engaged with us.

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._