Community Engagement Worker (Next Generation)
Core
Build trusted relationships with children, young people, and families experiencing disadvantage to support their wellbeing through school and community connections.
Role type
Community Engagement Worker (Youth & Family Support)
Builds
School partnerships, practical assistance programs (food, supplies), and pathways to Salvation Army services for disadvantaged families.
Domain
Social Services / Youth Work / Community Development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Youth work experience, community engagement, education support, working with disadvantaged families, child safety compliance, record keeping, local travel
Preferred skills
Formal qualifications in related fields, experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Responsibilities
Engage school staff to identify challenges for disadvantaged children, coordinate discreet practical assistance, develop professional relationships with young people, facilitate collaboration between schools and Salvation Army services, maintain accurate records and ensure policy compliance
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, part-time
