Outreach Worker - Villawood, Australia - Employment Plus AU

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Villawood, Australia

1 month ago

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  • 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 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.
The Villawood Pathways Recovery program takes place in the Villawood community hub.

The program is designed to be culturally and spiritually sensitive and incorporates a trauma-informed model of care to assist individuals recovering from alcohol and drug problems.

The program provides a holistic approach and addresses other areas of wellbeing through mindfulness and meaningful activities. As each individual is unique and so is the treatment.

We adapt our approach to meet your personal goals and together we will come to identify the process that best serves you.

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Outreach Worker, reporting to the Villawood Team Leader.

You will provide leadership and support for the Communities of Hope outreach work at Villawood based at 7 Urana St.

This is a fixed-term, part-time 22.8 hours per week position.

You will successfully

  • Provide support and organise activities with a view to building healthy relationships
  • Provide a supportive place where residents can problemsolve and work through difficulties with practical matters
  • Take responsibility for leadership of planned events when the team leader is away
  • Support education and training by leading and assisting with activities such as PLP
  • Record statistics and tell the stories of the ministry via social media and SAMIS type mechanisms
  • Attend team meetings and network effectively with other agencies such as FACS and the Woodville Alliance.
You will have

  • Minimum 12 months experience in community services work
  • A commitment to the Christian faith.
An ability to offer pastoral assistance, to offer prayer and to explain the Christian Gospel

  • An understanding of financial difficulties, homelessness, substance use disorders, mental health etc
  • A current drivers' licence
  • A Working with Children check
  • A willingness to undergo a National Police check
What we offer

  • As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous taxfree salary packaging benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
  • Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
  • Supportive and encouraging organisation
  • 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_
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