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1ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why This Role Matters
Journey to social inclusion is a case management service in Melbourne supporting long-term homeless individuals to secure housing and improve their quality of life. It offers intensive, personalized support for up to three years, focusing on housing access, trauma-informed care, and fostering independence. A consortium of organizations received funding to deliver the program. The Peer Support Worker, using their lived experience, helps clients engage with the service and achieve their goals, ensuring high-quality support in line with TSA's values and requirements.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Peer support worker for our Journey to social inclusion program in a Part-time capacity. This position is based out of Barwon
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Grade profile SCHADS Award level 3.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use lived experience to mentor clients, help them build skills, provide emotional support, and transition from homelessness to housing.
- Develop relationships that encourage self-determination and support clients in achieving case plan goals.
- Assist clients with activities, accessing support services, and creating new engagement opportunities.
- Advocate for clients and participate in case conferences and planning.
- Share relevant information with the team to address client needs.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to service planning.
- Foster a supportive team environment and ensure quality services for clients.
- Maintain accurate client records and adhere to TSA standards.
- Commit to continuous improvement and contribute to TSA’s Strategic Plan.
- Manage personal wellbeing and seek support when needed.
- Identify and report risks to clients, staff, and TSA.
- Follow health and safety policies and identify service gaps for improvement.
- Engage in supervision, yearly reviews, and monitor personal training and development with the line manager.
About You:
Desirable;
- Experience with consumer participation
- Peer worker experience.
- Lived Experience or Peer Worker Training
- Being qualified or working towards qualifications in Peer Work, Community Services, Mental Health, AOD or similar (desirable)
Essential;
- A lived or living experience of resettling in a home after experiencing homelessness
- A strong commitment to social justice, human rights and client centered practice
- Ability to facilitate active engagement with people experiencing vulnerabilities and history of complexities in areas such as homelessness, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, disability, and family violence.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Willingness to participate in training and professional development
- Commitment to continuous improvement of services
- Understanding and application of the principles of confidentiality and privacy
- IT and administration skills.
- Strong Alignment to the Values of The Salvation Army
- A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- A current and valid Working with Children’s Check
- A valid Victorian Driver's license.
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)
- Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits;
- Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
- Staff store discount
- 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 with 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
- Chaplaincy services
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
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 link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
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. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration