Aod Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:
1
Start your career with The Salvation Army today

  • 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 a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and mostloved 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.
Why this role matters

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug services.

We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling and withdrawal management services).

We work to a modern, evidence-based and holistic Model of Care which can be viewed here:

  • About the role
We're looking for a proactive, empathetic individual who is dedicated to helping others. As our AOD Support Worker, you'll play a critical role in ensuring high-quality service delivery is practiced and maintained.

You'll work closely with our team to implement the objectives and requirements of our Service Agreement, and provide compassionate support to individuals seeking assistance.

The Sobering Up Unit is our 30-bed facility that provides monitoring, shelter, support, referrals and advocacy for persons who are assessed as requiring a safe place to sober up or recover from the immediate effects of alcohol and drug use.

The unit also caters for people apprehended under the Public Intoxication Act (PIA) in South Australia.
Key responsibilities

  • Understand issues faced by and be able to work respectfully with all clients including those who are ATSI, CALD and LGBTIQ as well as work professionally with team members, clients and other agencies
  • Monitor clients utilising the service according to current practice policy and procedures
  • Be cognisant of new policies and procedures and how they may manifest themselves in service delivery
  • Accurately collet client and service delivery data on SAMIS
  • Accurately keep client records and ensure they are maintained in line with current policy and procedures an well as file and record case notes up to date
  • Collaborate with team members in completing rostered tasks and caring for clients
This is a casual role located in Adelaide, SA. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS SA Level 3 Award.
You will have

  • Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services AOD or equivalent
  • A working knowledge of accommodation and support options relevant to clients with complex support needs and substance use issues
  • A commitment to working with homeless people and an understanding of their needs
  • Have a sound understanding of the risks, and able to work with clients with a high complexity of need and respond to individual changing needs
  • Working with Working with Children Check
  • Hold a current SA Drivers License (highly desirable)
  • A willingness to undergo a National Police check
  • A current Senior First Aid Certificate
What we offer
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

  • NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
  • Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
  • Paid parental leave 12 weeks
  • Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
  • Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes


 Employee Assistance Program
  • Independent confidential counselling service;
  • Opportunity for career development;
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
  • The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
  • We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_

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