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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 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.
About the role
We are currently have an exciting opportunity for a values driven Youth Support Coordinator to lead a team of Youth Support Facilitators, Case Managers, and Living & Lifeskill and Youth Participation workers to deliver high quality services to young people aged 12-25.
The Coordinator will be involved in writing funding body reports and ensuring required outcomes are being met, and will work in conjunction with broader management teams to ensure all practice across Youth Services sites is consistent with the Psychologically Informed Environment framework.
You will successfully
Provide client-focused supervision and support to staff to ensure high quality service delivery
Ensure that all components of youth service’s programs are consistent with the Journey to Independence model and the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) practice framework
Be responsible for providing daily leadership, management and coordination of services delivered across Youth Services Peninsula sites and ensure the integration of work completed by the case managers
Oversee the administration of resources including material aid and brokerage support provided to clients accessing the program
Develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with community and agency partners
Ensure collaboration and integration of local programs with the broader State based Youth Services stream
Some direct client practice work is carried out where required in peak periods or during staff absences
Participate in program on-call after hours roster as needed
To work between all Youth Services sites as required to ensure consistency across an integrated suite of support services
This is a full time permanent role based in Frankston. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award, Level 6.
You will have
A minimum degree qualification in social work, social sciences or related field is required
Demonstrated experience in the management and leadership of staff
Knowledge and experience in staff supervision
Experience and competency in delivering case management practice within a homeless service setting
Well-written verbal and IT communication skills
Excellent organisation and administrative skills with capacity to balance workload, determine priorities and meet deadlines while also managing the needs of client crisis assistance requirements
A current VIC Drivers Licence
Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
What we offer
Flexible working conditions
(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
Enquiries ONLY
Robert Forbes on robert.forbes@salvationarmy.org.au
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!
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 people 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 are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure in selected functions. You may be required to provide evidence of Vaccination depending on the role you are applying for.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
