AOD Support Worker

1 week ago

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

2

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 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.

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).

William Booth House (WBH) is located on Gadigal lands in Surry Hills. It offers a withdrawal unit and residential rehabilitation. The services operate in a four-storey building with roof top courtyard, which is wheelchair accessible and easily accessible by all forms of public transport.

About the role

We are seeking two values-driven and proactive AOD Support Workers to welcome and support participants through the process of alcohol and other drug withdrawal and residential rehabilitation.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this casual position, based at William Booth House in Surry Hills. Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the SCHADS award Level 3.

Willingness to work across a 24/7 roster including stand-up night shifts is required.

You will successfully
  • Provide effective support to participants, ensuring a safe and structured environment is maintained in accordance with TSA guidelines, within a participant-lead recovery-based service.
  • Facilitate daily program of activities which model and foster participation & skills in; daily living, community tasks & positive routines, health & well-being, effective communication & boundaries, educational, recreation & leisure and managing difficult emotions.
  • Support participant self-determination, sense of safety and stability, through applied recovery oriented, person centred, strengths based and trauma informed practice skills.
  • Ensure a safe and substance free environment, ensuring risks are identified and managed including de-escalation of challenging situations.
  • Establish effective relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation.
You will have
  • A minimum of Certificate IV level qualification in a relevant discipline (AOD, Community Services, Case Management) including core AOD Units (or willing to undertake/complete during employment).
  • A current and valid First Aid Certificate.
  • A current NSW Drivers Licence (preferred).
  • Knowledge of and experience in working within AOD and/or mental health setting.
  • The ability to actively and calmly work to solve problems and resolve conflicts, and respond effectively to challenging behaviour.
  • Good understanding of risk management.
  • Experience working with complex needs/co-morbidities.
  • A high level of interpersonal skills, with an awareness of own attitudes and biases, and how they impact on interactions.
  • Good planning, organisational, problem solving and evaluation skills.
  • The ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.​
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)
  • Flexible working conditions
  • 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 .

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