
Casual Aod Support Worker
1 week 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 work with us
The Eastern Bridge Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Program offer a 40- bed residential program for men & women to address issues caused by Alcohol & other drugs. A combination of individual case management and support, group work, life skills, self-awareness and staff role modelling are used to encourage participants to make positive changes.
Individuals are supported to:
- Develop appropriate life skills & resources
- Develop the right support from their established or newly developed support mechanisms
- Develop the necessary support services to ensure a recovery-oriented treatment journey
The role you would play
We are currently seeking values-driven and proactive Casual AOD Support Workers reporting to the Support Work Coordinator. You will provide practical and emotional support and facilitation of program engagement to the Residential Rehabilitation participants, who have alcohol and/or other drug use problems to assist in meeting the holistic needs of participants to improve their health and wellbeing.
These casual positions are located at our Eastern Bridge Program, The Basin. This role requires availability for morning, afternoon, sleepover and active night shifts.
You will successfully
- Develop effective relationships and offering relevant intervention including psycho-social educational groups
- Organise a range of appropriate enjoyable social activities to ensure participants remain actively engaged
- Work as part of a team along with case managers and other support workers to achieve the best outcomes for the participants
- Manage participant’s behaviour in line with the program policies, which may include participant exits relating to program rule breaches
- Keep accurate up to date client records and data in accordance with TSA standards
- Conduct scheduled and random breathalyser and urine screenings in line with shift requirements
- Supervise participants while on outings or engaged in environmental care as required
As an AOD Support Worker at the Salvos, you will enjoy:
- (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
- 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
- Degree qualification in social work, psychology, addiction counselling or related discipline
- Relevant experience in a social service environment and AOD sector
- Sound experience of working with women from diverse backgrounds and with a complex range of support needs
- Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent, minimum. Diploma preferred
- Relevant experience in a social service environment
- A willingness to undergo a National Police check
- Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
Enquiries and position description
Ty Vasiliou at
About the AOD Service
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:
- 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 are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Arm
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