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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 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.

THE ROLE

The Client Services Coordinator (after hours) will lead the Upton Rd 24/7 support team to deliver high quality services to young people connected to the Upton Rd youth refuge. This position works in conjunction with the management team at Upton Rd to deliver the Journey to Independence Model to all youth services clients across the Inner Middle South region of Melbourne.

Responsibilities include:

• Service Delivery
• Staff support, professional development and supervision
• Program Development
• Facilities Management

Position is full time, working a 9 day fortnight. Roster structure includes a mix of 8am-5pm and 1pm-10pm shifts to ensure adequate crossover with direct reports in the 24/7 roster. Further details of roster can be provided to interested applicants.

Reporting to the Program Manager this position is located at Upton Road St Kilda.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• 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 fixed term to July 2022.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 6.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

• Experience and competency in delivering case management practice within the homeless service system
• Strong understanding of refuge/residential service provision
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills with capacity to balance workload and determine priorities while also addressing the needs of a crisis accommodation environment
• Demonstrated experience in the management and leadership of staff
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Degree qualification in social work, social sciences or related field is required A current VIC Drivers Licence
• Valid VIC Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

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.