• Work for one of the most loved charities in Australia
• Part time Permanent Position
• Wollongong NSW

Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

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.

Wollongong Corps is a community-focused church partnering with the community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus. We have ministry areas for people of all ages and welcome anyone who wants to join.

The First Floor is a program of The Salvation Army in the Illawarra area (NSW) for individuals and families impacted by dependencies and/or mental health issues, and grief and loss. Services provided include counselling, support groups and educational programs.

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and empathetic individual to join our team as a Youth and Family Support Worker. In this role you would be required to provide quality care and support to participants of the First Floor Program, working effectively by counselling individuals, developing and facilitating programs to provide a comprehensive client service within the values and mission of TSA.

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 part time position, 22.8 hours per week ongoing.

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

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote, support and model the values and ethos of The Salvation Army and to facilitate pastoral support where required
• Tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in psychology, alcohol and other drug work, mental health, youth work or relevant discipline (or working towards achieving same).
• Relevant experience working in a community setting, particularly working with youth and families experiencing AOD/mental health issues.
• An understanding of the issues encountered by young people in out-of-home care and their families.
• An understanding of the issues faced by those experiencing dependencies &/or mental illness, and their impacts on families & community
• An awareness of available resources in AOD, Community Services and Health Sectors
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND ENQUIRIES

Gillian Speirs at [email protected], using the subject line: Youth and Family Support 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.

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.