Living And Life Skills / Participation Worker

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia.

Oasis Youth Services provide safe and secure accommodation and professional support for young people who are homeless, by establishing rapport and providing individual, flexible support through a person centred framework.

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Living and Life Skills / Participation Worker to lead the provision of youth engagement and youth voice opportunities, specialist life and living skills programs, group work and community engagement and participation activities with young people aged 15-25 years.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a permanent, full-time position based in Canberra, ACT. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4.

• Provide support to young people in line with Youth Services Model of Care and associated Frameworks.
• Establish effective relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation.
• Design and Deliver workshops including presentations, training, Life Skills, facilitate research activities and school holiday programs.
• Assist young people with a range of activities in preparing for independent living.
• Embed genuine opportunities for youth participation, social enterprise activities and leadership opportunities and roles for young people across youth services.
• Monitor risk to clients, staff and The Salvation Army in service delivery, provide responses to incidents and escalate where required.
• Maintain accurate client records for all clients and meet all funding body or legislative requirements.
• Run client training, group work sessions and meetings.
• Review data, evaluation and feedback on service delivery.

• A diploma / Degree qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People Certification.
• Current ACT Driver License.
• Current Senior First Aid Certification.
• Relevant experience in a social service environment.
• Relevant experience in facilitation of group work.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work with those impacted by substance miss-use, alcohol, gambling, and mental health conditions.
• A basic understanding of Attachment Disorder and Trauma Informed Care.
• The ability to write strengths focused and evidence based documentation.

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution.

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. 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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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 value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.