Community Inclusion Worker — J2SI Outreach & Belonging

The Salvation Army; Geelong; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Learning & development

Employee assistance program

Wellness initiatives

Cultural supports

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Geelong seeks a committed Community Inclusion Worker to join the Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) team. You will support people experiencing homelessness to strengthen community connections, pursue education, training, volunteering and employment, and achieve personal goals.

This outreach-based role requires trauma-informed, person-centred practice, working with Case Managers. 22.8 hours per week, fixed-term until March 2028, on-site in Geelong, VIC.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Community Services or related field (or extensive relevant experience).
• Experience in the community services sector.
• Experience in outreach or community-based settings.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to achieve their education, employment, volunteering and social inclusion goals.
• Build pathways to training, volunteering, work experience, social enterprises and employment opportunities.
• Deliver tailored one-on-one and group-based skills development activities.
• Advocate for participants and help reduce barriers to inclusion.

Skills

Communication skills

Outreach experience

Community engagement

Time management

Trauma-informed practice

Team collaboration

Independent work

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Salvation Army in Geelong seeks a committed Community Inclusion Worker to join the Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) team. You will support people experiencing homelessness to strengthen community connections, pursue education, training, volunteering and employment, and achieve personal goals.

This outreach-based role requires trauma-informed, person-centred practice, working with Case Managers. 22.8 hours per week, fixed-term until March 2028, on-site in Geelong, VIC.