Community Engagement Ministry Worker
We are seeking a values-driven Community Engagement Ministry Worker to develop, facilitate and deliver quality needs-based community services with socially relevant and accessible faith pathways to catalyse wholeness in people and our community.
This is a permanent part-time position (3 days per week), reporting to the Corps Officer. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 3.
* You will support the development and annual review of community needs analysis and strategic plans for service delivery.
* You will lead and grow community engagement activities, ensuring they reflect spiritual principles and provide clear faith pathways for those who choose to explore them.
* You will identify emerging community needs, develop relevant programs, and stay informed on sector trends and TSA service delivery models.
* You will develop relationships and foster partnerships and collaboration with other internal and external community providers.
* You will build and lead a team of community engagement volunteers who are mobilised to support all community engagement ministries. Equip, train and coordinate volunteers in the Salvos Connect/community space.
* You will oversee the delivery of social services, provision & partnerships to community members.
* You will facilitate access for community members to other Salvation Army mission expressions and linking to corps programs and activities.
You will have an understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing financial difficulties, homelessness, substance use disorders, mental health etc. You will also have minimum 12 months experience (including experience in working in collaboration with other organisations to provide advice to meet client needs) and a current and valid NSW Working with Children Check.