Why this role matters

The Support in Public Housing Program assists people to sustain their tenancies with the Department of Families Fairness and Housing, and to live as well as possible within their home. The program provides:

• Assertive outreach
• Short Term Case Management
• Brief intervention, service linkage and community referral
• Social and community-based group activities

The program supports people aged 55 years and over living at five public housing locations within North Melbourne. The program aims to increase health and social outcomes for residents while increasing the capacity for people to reside in their own home independently.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Therapeutic Recreation Worker to manage social engagement activities and programs to increase individuals’ skills, knowledge and health outcomes. Activities can be centre-based or in the community and encourage participation for people from diverse backgrounds.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a permanent, part-time (15.2 hours per week) position based in North Melbourne, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5.

You will successfully

• Coordinate capacity building and recreational activities.
• Create a safe and welcoming space for residents of all backgrounds.
• Coordinate the delivery of Community grants relating to capacity building and recreational activities.
• Utilise trauma informed, strengths based, and person centred practice principles in all client work.
• Work proactively with residents to assist them with developing and maintaining independent living skills.
• Work in partnership and other Support in Public Housing Program staff.
• Monitor, progress, and achieve program targets and outcomes.
• Support students from partnered university programs.
• Identify risks to residents, staff, TSA and bring them to the attention of the Team Leader as soon as possible.

You will have

• A degree qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology, or related field is preferred.
• A diploma qualification with at least 2 years Community Sector experience.
• A Victoria Working with Children Check.

What we offer

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

About Us

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.

How to Apply

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 "Apply Now" button and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

If you have any questions related to the role and/or you would like to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Bronwyne Bellars at [email protected] using the subject line: Therapeutic Recreation Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.