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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.
The Salvation Army (Salvos) Youth Services encompasses a range of programs for vulnerable young people, their families, and the community. Our services have a strong focus on prevention and early intervention and enable access to safe accommodation options, Holistic case management, community outreach programs and programs that teach vital independent living skills. Our centres are safe and supportive environments creating an ideal environment for growth, where participants feel believed in, valued, listened to, and respected.
As a Team Leader, this is your opportunity to coordinate and oversee daily operations of Regional Supported Independent Living Service (Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Lincoln), Safe Transport for Youth Program (Youth Bus), Youth Support and Development Service and Support to Aboriginal Youth program (STAY).
Reporting to the Program Manager, this is a permanent, full-time position. This role may be based at Port Pirie, Port August or Whyalla.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, Level 6.
Ensure high-quality, effective, client focused and responsive service delivery by providing leadership to staff in all day-to-day aspects of their roles.
Monitor and review program and service delivery to ensure best practice and internal and external service needs are met, including client reviews, complex case management responses, risk and safety plans and client records.
Provide leadership in all day-to-day aspects to ensure a high quality, efficient, effective, client focused delivery of service (including rostering, on call support, management of resources)
Reflective practices are implemented for the team and contribute to improved outcomes for clients
Lead, coach, manage and mentor a team of Case Managers/ Youth Workers to deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based service
Create a supportive, high-performing team culture through supervision, reflective practice, professional development, performance management and wellbeing support
Degree qualification in social work, social/ community welfare, psychology or related field.
Demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development.
Experience in leading and supervising staff in human services or youth service sector.
Working across multiple sites is required – office bases are in Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Lincoln
Travel to Adelaide will be required
Working with Children Check (where required)
Psychological Assessment (In line with Children and Young People Safety Act 2017)
Drivers Licence
First Aid Certificate
Through Their Eyes (Reporting Abuse and Neglect)
A national police record check is required
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
Flexible working arrangements.
Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
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 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