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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.
At Employment Plus, we've been transforming lives and supporting communities since 1998 as a proud member of The Salvation Army. Our purpose is simple: to help people overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve sustainable employment outcomes.
The Steps of Freedom (SOFI) program supports people with a history of offending to successfully reintegrate into the community through employment, training and tailored support. We recognise that meaningful employment can play a critical role in reducing reoffending and creating positive long-term change.
The Opportunity
In this specialist role, you'll support people with a history of offending to overcome barriers, secure employment and successfully reintegrate into the community. Through case management, employment planning and employer engagement, you'll help participants achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
Due to the specialist nature of the program and participant cohort, direct experience supporting justice-involved individuals is an essential requirement for this role.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a rewarding and varied role where you'll support people with a history of offending, including those presenting with complex or high-risk needs, to overcome barriers, build confidence and secure sustainable employment.
You'll work in a small specialist team, collaborating with participants, employers, stakeholders and support services to create positive pathways into work and support successful reintegration into the community.
A typical day might include:
Building positive, supportive relationships with SOFI participants
Conducting in-depth assessments of barriers and developing tailored employment plans
Delivering culturally safe, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs
Referring participants to training, community and other support services
Supporting participants to build confidence, job readiness and employability skills
Identifying suitable employment opportunities and advocating with employers
Building relationships with local employers and industry partners
Providing ongoing support to participants and employers after placement in employment
Maintaining accurate records and case notes in line with program requirements
Contributing to team discussions and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
Significant experience supporting ex-offenders, forensic clients or justice-involved individuals in a case management, employment, rehabilitation or community services setting
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with individuals presenting complex behavioural, social, housing, mental health, alcohol and other drug, or criminogenic needs
Experience conducting needs assessments and developing employment or support plans
Well-developed relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
A strong understanding of the barriers faced by people with justice system involvement and strategies to help them overcome those barriers
Knowledge of community, government and support services that assist successful reintegration
Excellent communication, administration and record-keeping skills
A person-centred, strengths-based approach with a genuine desire to support positive change
A Diploma qualification in Community Services or a related field, together with relevant justice-sector experience
This is a specialist case management role working with participants who may have extensive criminal justice involvement, complex support needs and significant barriers to employment.…