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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

The Drive 4 Life program offers young people who may be in vulnerable or disadvantaged situations the opportunity and support to fulfil the requirements for gaining their drivers licence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Drive for Life coordinator responsibilities include recruiting/screening suitable clients, organising driving instructor lessons, facilitating driving instruction lessons, following a structured program model, building the capacity of the program through volunteer involvement and establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders to fulfil the clients' driver's licence requirements.

• Conduct an intake and assessment. Evidence of information provided and successful referrals for client's needs young people other relevant services in responding to their needs
• Communicate with clients, RMS and driving instructors as required by phone, email or face to face
• Coordinate clients driving instruction lessons with external instructors providing both the client and instructor with a minimum of 24 hours notice
• Facilitate driving instruction lessons for Drive For Life clients and Skills 4 Life clients as required
• All relevant data collection information is collected and maintained on SAMIS
• Reports and administrative requirements are accurate, comprehensive and readily available as required
• Program KPI's and benchmarks set by management are met and reported on quarterly
• Young people are engaging in the program working towards their short term and long term goals
• Positive feedback is received and from clients, staff and other stakeholders about program delivery

This position is part-time, 30.4 hours per week maximum term to January 2022.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 4.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army
• WHS - knowledge of work health safety obligations and to practice these in the workplace in line with TSA policy & procedures and legislation
• Tertiary or other qualifications in Driving Instruction
• Current Drivers' licence
• Evidence of further professional development and extensive knowledge in legislative requirements that govern this type of environment
• Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History check
• Current Working with children check

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Desirable that the successful applicants have a working knowledge of the issues faced by young people disengaged from mainstream service, 'at risk' and experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, mental ill-health and facing other barriers
• Current driving instructors licence
• First Aid / Mental Health First Aid Certificate

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• People who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
• People with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.