Key Responsibilities
* Build rapport: Taking a genuine interest in the community member and their wellbeing, a friendly smile and warm welcome will help community members relax and connect over a cup of tea or coffee.
* Program Support: Doorways Support Assistants work across all site-based aspects of support which may include community connections, distribution of pre-allocated financial assistance and material assistance, referral to other services, programs, activities, and spiritual support.
* Bringing a good sense of practicality and organisation: Doorways Support Assistants organise material aid items, restock and store food items, administer and distribute emergency relief.
* Administration: With a keen eye for accuracy and consistency, the role may require confidential data administration.
Qualifications and Skills
* Interest in meeting new people, bringing sensitivity and empathy to all interactions.
* Desirable previous experience: Customer service or connecting with people in a community support setting.
* Confidence with using computers (required for administration tasks).
Capabilities and Personal Attributes
* Manage Self: Shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively; regulates own behaviour and responds appropriately in all circumstances; receives and responds to constructive advice.
* Communicates Effectively: Allows others time to speak; listens when they are speaking and asks appropriate, respectful questions; is aware of own non‐verbal cues; focuses on key points and uses simple words to build mutual understanding.
* Work Collaboratively: Works as a supportive and cooperative team member, shares information and acknowledges the contribution and support of others.
Background Check Requirements
As this role has access to personal details, sensitive information, financial and material assets, it will require a Police Check and Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check.
Development Opportunities
This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop customer service skills and build experience in community support. Additionally, there will be access to a range of training opportunities and insight into the work of a large not-for-profit faith-based organisation with expressions in many different areas of society.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Child Safe Organisation
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Core Values
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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