Harm Reduction Worker
6 days ago
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.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Harm Reduction Worker to work within a framework provisioning services in a welcoming environment, free from judgment and prejudice. You will provide anonymous, confidential and free distribution of clean injecting equipment and safe-sex products and to provide a range of information and referrals on various issues including blood borne viruses, sexually transmitted infections, and other health and community services. This role requires you to undertake harm reduction focused health promotion and project work in addition to daily NSP activities.
You will successfully
- The NSP is adequately stocked throughout the shift, and fully stocked on handover of shift
- Data is collected where appropriate on the NSPISAR software
- Knowledge on matters relevant to Harm Reduction is comprehensive and up-to-date
- Participation in team meetings with thoughtful and respectful contributions, and taking minutes on a rostered basis
- Production and maintenance of the Health Promotion Board on a rostered basis
- High levels of communication and team work
- Research projects are contributed to, and future directions for research identified
- Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety standards, professional standards, legislative standards
- Harm Reduction focused project work is undertaken on direction of management
This is a casual position, based in St Kilda, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4.
You will have
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent in the specific or a related field is essential
- Current knowledge, skills and previous experience is essential
- Performs all duties in a safe manner, ensuring the safety of self and others
- Understands and adheres to Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures
- Works to create a culturally safe and inclusive workplace
- Recognises and respects differences in culture,style and viewpoint
- Responds in culturally appropriate ways
- Ensures that risks to people, assets, programmes and reputation are identified and reported in own work context
- National police record check is required
- Current valid Working with Children Check
What we offer
- Flexible working conditions
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- 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 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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