Community Engagement Worker - Blacktown, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Blacktown, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Number of Positions Available:
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The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved 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

Corps is a community-focused church, partnering with the wider community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus.

This is achieved through Sunday Worship Services, Community Support and Emergency Relief, Thrift Shop engagement, and small groups.

About the role

The primary purpose of the Community Engagement Worker is to lead the planning and implementation of community development programs that respond to identified needs of the Blacktown City community and promote community engagement.

Additionally, the role is responsible for the recruitment and management of volunteers for the Blacktown City Salvation Army Corps.

You will successfully

Establish, manage, and contribute to programs and relational strategies that are responsive to local community desires in collaboration with the Area Leadership team.
Source funding opportunities and manage partnerships to ensure viability and sustainability of the Corps and its programs.
Plan, implement, and evaluate community development and engagement activities that meet the local community members identified needs and wants, in line with service delivery objectives, TSA mission, policy, and procedure.
Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and evaluating of service delivery in consultation with the Team Leader and Corps Officer/s.
Build a culture that is based on a personcentered, empowerment approach that breaks down barriers and invites people to have a sense of ownership.
Engage in The Salvation Local Mission Delivery by attending Area Leadership teams and producing a Local Mission Plan for the Corps.
Analysis of the needs of the Community is based on data and evidence and identifies potential community development initiatives for The Salvation Army.
Relationships are developed to engage key stakeholders and community members in the development, planning and implementation of initiatives.
Develop community programs in partnership with the Community to meet community needs, especially in the areas of youth and young people.
Engage stakeholders, such as: relevant local aboriginal community organisations, council, businesses, churches, notforprofits regarding the current and future mission, and ministry of the Corps.
Coordinate the provision of material aid through Doorways and the Corps
Provide information and referral pathways to other TSA programs and community service providers
Recruit volunteers from the local community, including corps participants.
Ensure the recruitment, development, and wellbeing of volunteers

Specific to this role:

Develop volunteer roles and training that align with the strategy of the corps and the skills of the volunteers.
Ensure all volunteers are managed in line with TSA volunteer management policies and procedures.
Risks to clients, staff and TSA are identified and addressed or escalated to the relevant parties.
Accurate and timely client and service delivery data is collected using The Salvation Army information management systems.

This is a permanent, part-time position (16hrs per week) located in Blacktown, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 3 award.

You will have

A relevant tertiary qualification, at degree level with experience; or diploma level with substantial experience in community services or social work; or less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level.
Welldeveloped communication skills and confidence in public speaking.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating communitybased activities.
Experience managing volunteers or employees.
A NSW Working with Children check is required prior to commencement.
All mandatory training including TSA specific training is completed and up to date

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