Case Worker

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.

- 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:
You will successfully
- Provide efficient day to day service delivery through education, interventions, group work, assessment, referral and case work within a recovery-orientated and person-led service environment.
- Assess client and program risk and mitigate risk in accordance
- Work collaboratively and professionally with other services [X (responsibility specific to role within program from PD)]
- Develop and monitor individual treatment plans and maintain case management documentation, records, reports and data collection, utilising established case planning procedures.
- Participate in sector events and training

You will have
- Minimum of Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline (AOD, Community Services, Case Management).
- Completed 4 AOD Skill Set Units (or willing to undertake/complete during employment).
- Current Drivers licence.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work with those impacted by substance abuse, gambling and mental health conditions.
- Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions.
- A willingness to undergo a National Police check

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._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_