Manager - Alcohol & Other Drugs Rehabilitation

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- 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:
1._AOD_Model_Of_Care_2021.pdf (salvationarmy.org.au)

The role you could play

We have an exciting opportunity for a values-driven AOD Residential Program Manager, Manage the Residential Alcohol and other drugs Rehabilitation program and partnerships with key stakeholders that provide services to support marginalised persons who are experiencing difficulty with Drug and Alcohol use.

You will successfully
- Ensure a culture that supports the mission and vision of TSA is demonstrated throughout programs.
- Support Individual and team performance within the program contributes to successful program outcomes
- Oversee the Strategic Implementation and direction of the program over the next 12 months including:

- Implementation of a 12-week Program
- A focus on increase to occupancy
- Improved alignment and practice with the Salvation Army’s Model of care and operational guidelines to ensure better client outcomes

This is a permanent full-time position based at our Bendigo AOD Services site.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 7.

What we offer
- (Maybe eligible to) 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

You will have
- Bachelor of Human Services, Master of Social Work
- Diploma in Health or Community Services.
- AOD skill set or willing to obtain within 12 months
- Relevant experience in a social service environment
- Forensic Fundamentals
- A current VIC Drivers Licence
- Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure.

Enquiries Only

Jen Selwood at
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- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
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