Outreach-Based Community Inclusion Worker | Trauma-Informed

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑s t

Meal entertainment benefit ($2,650)

Paid parental leave (12 weeks)

EAP and health & wellness initiatives

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Community Inclusion Worker to support people experiencing chronic homelessness through education, volunteering and employment pathways. This fixed-term, part-time role offers close collaboration with Case Managers, focusing on building independence, social connection and belonging in Geelong, VIC.

You will work in an evidence-based Journey to Social Inclusion program, applying trauma-informed, person-centred approaches while engaging with education, training and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Community Services.
• Experience in community services and outreach.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to achieve education, employment, volunteering and social inclusion goals.
• Build pathways to training, volunteering, work experience and employment opportunities.
• Deliver tailored one-on-one and group-based skills development activities.
• Advocate for participants and help reduce barriers to inclusion.
• Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally safe approaches with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement skills

Report writing

Time management

Organisational skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural safety

Outreach experience

Education

Social work/related degree

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a Community Inclusion Worker to support people experiencing chronic homelessness through education, volunteering and employment pathways. This fixed-term, part-time role offers close collaboration with Case Managers, focusing on building independence, social connection and belonging in Geelong, VIC.

You will work in an evidence-based Journey to Social Inclusion program, applying trauma-informed, person-centred approaches while engaging with education, training and