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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

The Salvation Army Australia's Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer child focused programs and parenting services, counselling, support, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family violence.

This role within The Salvation Army - Samaritan Women and Children Services (SWACS) provides single women and women with their accompanying children to feel safe to enable connection for their return to the community. Working with individuals and children leaving domestic and family violence we offer opportunities for families to heal and be assisted into safe independent housing, immigration, education, employment and training as individuals and families work to re-establish choice, self-worth and confidence in a trauma informed environment, empowering people to move forward in their lives and make positive choices.

THE ROLE

The SWACS' team, located throughout Sydney, assists by providing supported accommodation options to women and children at risk or experiencing domestic and family abuse, addiction, mental health, Visa or immigration issues, child protection assistance programs and housing crisis to find secure housing and reconnect with community.

We are currently seeking a full time facilitator to join our dynamic, committed team with a passion for working with families and CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Regular supervision
• Clinical group supervision
• Excellent Training Opportunities and Leadership opportunities for progression
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a full time position, 38 hours per week.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Crisis Accommodation level 2.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

• A tertiary qualification in social work, rehabilitation counselling, early childhood education or development or other relevant areas
• Established knowledge & understanding of family and domestic abuse, homelessness, relevant health, addiction & welfare issues and appropriate intervention strategies
• Demonstrated experience in working with families and women with trauma and in particular child focused case management
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including written, verbal, listening & networking skills, & the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated computer literacy for use in client work & other documentation
• Demonstrated knowledge of rapid rehousing strategic responses to ending homelessness
• Willingness to work within a Trauma Informed / Power, Threat Meaning Framework
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Empathy and knowledge of The Salvation Army's principles & ethos
• NSW class C driver's license
• Working with Children Check
• Ability to prove work eligibility in Australia

Successful applications must include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria listed above.

Please Note:

The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This position is only available to women.

For more information about SWACS please see the Family Violence information on our website: https://salvos.org.au

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
• people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
• people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

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