V- (Prisons) Pastoral Care Team Member (Maryborough Prison) at The Salvation Army

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counselling, Chaplaincy, Group Facilitation, Case Notes, Microsoft Programs, Data Entry, Interpersonal Skills, Planning, Coordination, Organisational Skills, Communication Skills, Digital Literacy, Spiritual Maturity, Ethical Integrity, Resilience, Relationship Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ABOUT US 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. About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: • Caring for people • Building healthy communities • Creating faith pathways • Working for justice The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping Australians find hope amid personal hardship. On average, The Salvation Army helps a person through our network of services and programs across Australia every 17 seconds. Volunteer with the Salvos It takes an army of volunteers to provide and enable practical care for Australians every year. Volunteers bring life to our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration. We are always looking for individuals to bring fresh energy and ideas to a range of volunteer roles. Whatever your skillset, availability or areas of interest, you may surprise yourself with the different ways you can make a difference. Volunteering is an invitation to demonstrate care for others in our local communities; it is the everyday embodiment of love in action. Those who give up their time so freely are some of the greatest contributors and advocates of Salvation Army mission and vision. It is through working alongside one another that transformation is possible. Not only do we focus on the transformative experience of service recipients and local communities, but also of our volunteers. The Salvation Army is a Child Safe Organisation and takes this commitment very seriously. Therefore, all child-facing volunteer roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Other roles may require a police check. The Salvation Army Australia is also an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We do this through our commitment to reconciliation together with First Nation people, as well as inclusion of all cultures, languages, abilities, gender expressions and intersex status. Representing our largest workforce type, volunteers have access to many and varied development opportunities, employment pathways and training. For more information, including The Salvation Army’s position on Reconciliation, Diversity, and Inclusion, go to: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/ Working within the Corps’ Pastoral Care team, the Pastoral Care Team Member provides practical, emotional and spiritual support to people who are in need of a caring listening ear. Under the guidance of the Pastoral Team Leader (or Corps Officer/Ministry Leader), they undertake assessment, administration, and group facilitation (general education and group therapy) for general and corps community members. This role also supports administrative duties related to program and corps activities. Key responsibilities • Pastoral Support: With the guidance of the Pastoral Team Leader or Corps Officer/Ministry Leader, provide pastoral support to individuals identified as needing spiritual and practical assistance, always being a trusted and reliable presence. • Referrals: Maintain up-to-date information on local support services within TSA and externally, refer individuals to appropriate specialist services and programs, whilst also being mindful of not taking on the role of case worker. • Support corps spiritual life: Work closely with the Corps Officer/Ministry Leader on people’s faith journey and personal growth, as well as the life of the Corps more generally with input to programs and initiatives. • Administration: Bringing a strong attention to detail, assist with administrative tasks including secure confidential recording of case notes and record keeping. Qualifications and skills (desired/required) • Counselling qualification and relevant experience • Completed or currently undertaking chaplaincy qualifications or similar • Experience facilitating groups of people experiencing vulnerability • Experience in recording case notes • Competent using Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel • Accurate data entry capability and confidence using databases • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build rapport and demonstrate empathy • Experience and willingness to work independently at times, as well as part of a team • Effective planning, coordination, organisational and communication skills, including good digital literacy to use Salvation Army online systems • Attends worship on a regular basis, or linked to community through ministry Capabilities and personal attributes Demonstrate Spiritual Maturity: Recognises and uses spiritual gifts and abilities; displays trust in God’s goodness and faithfulness in both ordinary and stressful circumstances. Act Ethically and with Integrity: Is reliable and trustworthy; sets an example for others to follow and identify and explain ethical issues. Show Respect: Recognises and respects differences in culture, style and viewpoint; promotes inclusive and culturally appropriate practices. Display Resilience: Keeps control of own emotions and remains calm in the face of challenging situations. Communicate Effectively: Creates opportunities for others to contribute to discussion and debate; causes understanding in others by developing logical and well-reasoned arguments. Manage Relationships: Supports effective partnerships of Corps/Social Programs and other Departments/Mission Enterprises as applicable; builds and uses interagency and community connections and partnerships. Lead Safety and Wellbeing: Consistently communicates with people about safety and wellbeing; provides support for stressful or critical incidents; takes action to address hazards, near misses and incidents. Background check requirements Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role: • As this role is a child-related role, it requires a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check • As this role involves dealing with confidential information, it requires a Police Check Development opportunities with this role This role will provide opportunity to apply spiritual and practical guidance to individuals needing assistance. It also will build experience in facilitating groups and being a key contributor to the spiritual life and growth of the Corps. There is opportunity to undertake foundational chaplaincy training through TSA’s Eva Burrows College. 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. 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. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration. Volunteer with the Salvos It takes an army of volunteers to provide and enable practical care for Australians every year. Volunteers bring life to our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration. We are always looking for individuals to bring fresh energy and ideas to a range of volunteer roles. Whatever your skillset, availability or areas of interest, you may surprise yourself with the different ways you can make a difference. Volunteering is an invitation to demonstrate care for others in our local communities; it is the everyday embodiment of love in action. Those who give up their time so freely are some of the greatest contributors and advocates of Salvation Army mission and vision. It is through working alongside one another that transformation is possible. Not only do we focus on the transformative experience of service recipients and local communities, but also of our volunteers. The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice When you volunteer with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. The Salvation Army offers a range of opportunities to build your connections, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about volunteering that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our Careers Site here.

Responsibilities

The Pastoral Care Team Member provides practical, emotional, and spiritual support to individuals in need, under the guidance of the Pastoral Team Leader. They also assist with administrative duties related to program and corps activities.