Aod Practitioner

5 months ago


Bendigo, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

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.

- Are you passionate about supporting your community?

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated AOD Practitioner You will provide support to individuals experiencing problematic substance use to promote recovery utilising a case management model of service delivery and contemporary evidence-based practice. Additionally, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality services for people seeking AOD support.

Responsibilities include
- Embed case management practices, including assessment to ensure practices are client focused and reflective of contemporary theory
- Utilise screening and assessment tools to screen for co-occuring problems and facilitate referrals to specialised services
- Utilise AOD interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to assist participants in developing strategies to address problematic substance use
- Provide holistic coordinated care approach to service delivery through networking with external services to achieve improved outcomes for participants
- Client goals developed and regularly monitored to provide feedback to the client on achievements
- Facilitate bio-psycho-social education groups that are aligned with the national model of care

This is a fixed term full-time position, for 12 months, based in Bendigo, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.

You will have
- Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Addiction Counselling or related discipline
- A valid Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Benefits of working at The Salvation Army
- We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Flexible working conditions
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- 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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