Harm Reduction Worker

4 days ago

St Kilda, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

10
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.
Why this role matters

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug (AOD) programs including withdrawal management, residential and non-residential rehabilitation, and harm reduction programs. Salvos services go beyond addressing the core issues and challenges associated with problematic substance abuse and provide participants a place of hope, compassion, and dignity to recover safely.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Harm Reduction Worker to provide assertive outreach and harm reduction services to individuals and groups.

Reporting to the Harm Reduction Van Coordinator, this is a casual position based in St Kilda, Victoria. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 4.

You will successfully- Work with the team to help ensure services provided align with The Salvation Army’s (TSA) alcohol and other drug (AOD) model of care and TSA policies and procedures.- Provide sterile injecting equipment to people who inject drugs.- Provide naloxone and overdose training opportunity to all clients accessing the outreach service.- Ensure clients are receiving integrated, holistic, culturally sensitive, responses to their needs.- Help develop and maintain strong relationships with the police, ambulance, and other professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.- Support the Community Health Nurse in the provision of primary health care.- Identify unmet needs and provide referrals and information for mental health, housing and other relevant services.

You will have-
- A valid Victorian Drivers Licence (desirable).- A current Victorian Working With Children Check.-
- A working knowledge of the relationship between mental health and AOD issues.- Excellent communication skills.

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

How to Apply
- 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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