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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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your highly developed understanding of the emergency relief sector, empathy and understanding to serve disadvantaged people in your community?

The Salvation Army Doorways program provides person-centred care to community members who are in financial crisis. Our practitioners are mindful of trauma informed practices, working within a strength-based context with holistic principles to build individual capacity, resilience and well-being. Assistance provided includes food vouchers, food parcels, budgeting assistance, NILS (interest-free loans), bill payment, advocacy and referrals to financial counselling or other specialist services where appropriate. Where deeper issues are identified we work with community members within a case management context.

Service Profile

Doorways Victoria is a large Emergency Relief provider with 62 sites across Victoria and provides a range of material aids and financial assistance via both face-to-face and remote support to community members who are experiencing financial hardship.

Doorways Victoria employs 200 staff and over 200 volunteers. Most of our service sites are supported by, and co-located within TSA local Corps.

Doorways Program is funded by The Salvation Army and federal government income. Our annual operation income is circa $8.5 million, excluding in-kind donated goods.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your highly developed understanding of the emergency relief sector, empathy and understanding to serve disadvantaged people in your community?

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic, Team Leader, for Kingston City Doorways to lead and provide overall strategic planning for this site. You would be responsible for supervising casework and emergency relief services at the site, conducted by one paid case worker and a team of volunteers.

The successful applicant will manage the resources of the site, build positive rapport with both internal and external stakeholders, create and leverage local financial and in-kind donations, and ensure the daily running of the Emergency Relief centre. You will also work with a small caseload, providing case management and service coordination support to community members with complex cases.

HOURS AND SALARY

This is an ongoing part-time position, at 22.5 hours per week.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 5.

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, and access to discounts from a range of retailers
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

ABOUT YOU

• Ability to coach, supervise and provide leadership to staff and volunteers
• Ability to ensure service delivery outcomes meet the required target
• Sound knowledge of Emergency Relief services, and strong case management skills from a relevant field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Resilience, flexibility and adaptability
• Creative outcome focused attitude, with initiative to solve service
• Ability to use technology and software applications, namely Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SAMIS, Workday and Kronos.
• A degree level qualification in Welfare, Psychology, Social Work, Community/Human Services discipline is highly desirable; a Diploma may be considered.
• Willingness to undergo a national police check
• Have a valid Working with Children Check

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

To obtain a full Position Description or for a confidential discussion, please contact Kim Ngo via [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader Kingston City Doorways enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call 0438 655 234.

Please ensure that you upload your current Resume and Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria.

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