Aod Assessment Practitioner

3 months ago

Bendigo, 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 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). We work to a modern, evidence-based and holistic Model of Care which can be viewed here:
About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an AOD Assessment Practitioner to provide an entry point to Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) services for people with AOD issues who reside in the Loddon Catchment, through assessing client needs, identifying treatment options and creating holistic treatment pathways.

The Northern Victoria Alcohol & Other Drugs Services offers a range of targeted interventions for people with substance use issues primarily based in the city of greater Bendigo with connections and reach across the Loddon Mallee region. Northern Victoria has a range of practice partnerships that strengthen the service delivery and look at holistic care for all clients. These partnerships include Bendigo Health and Haven Home safe. The service is delivered from Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, with some after-hours sessions based on demand. The service sees over 900 clients per annum.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide interim support to clients who are awaiting assessment and treatment commencement
- Provide liaison, support and a range of interventions including case management to assist in improving the health & wellbeing of individuals, family members and significant others experiencing alcohol and other drug-related harms to clients referred to NVAODS within The Salvation Army.
- Possible backup support to other Alcohol & Other Drugs Practitioners in Northern Victoria Alcohol & Other Drugs services.

This position works in a team of Alcohol & Other Drugs Practitioners who are based across the Loddon Mallee region. Travel may be required within the Loddon Mallee to support the coverage of service delivery. This is a permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week.

You will have
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline
- Minimum qualification Diploma Community Services
- Relevant experience in a social service environment
- AOD Skillset or willingness to undertake within the first 12 months of commencing employment
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to communicate effectively
- A current VIC Drivers Licence
- A current and valid VIC Employee Worker with Children Check
- Be able to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

What we offer
- As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
- people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
- people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- 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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