Support Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- 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:

- The Sobering Up Unit is our 30-bed facility that provides monitoring, shelter, support, referrals and advocacy for persons who are assessed as requiring a safe place to sober up or recover from the immediate effects of alcohol and drug use. The unit also caters for people apprehended under the Public Intoxication Act (PIA) in South Australia.- We are currently seeking a values-driven AOD Support Worker to ensure high quality service delivery is practiced and maintained, and assist in the implementation of objectives and requirements of the Service Agreement.- You will successfully- Understand issues faced by and be able to work respectfully with all clients including those who are ATSI, CALD and LGBTIQ as well as work professionally with team members, clients and other agencies
- Monitor clients utilizing the service according to current practice policy and procedures
- Be cognizant of new policies and procedures and how they may manifest themselves in service delivery
- Accurately collet client and service delivery data on SAMIS
- Accurately keep client records and ensure they are maintained in line with current policy and procedures an well as file and record case notes up to date
- Collaborate with team members in completing rostered tasks and caring for clients
- You will have- Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services AOD or equivalent
- A working knowledge of accommodation and support options relevant to clients with complex support needs and substance use issues
- A current Senior First Aid Certificate
- A commitment to working with homeless people and an understanding of their needs
- Have a sound understanding of the risks, and able to work with clients with a high complexity of need and respond to individual changing needs
- Working with Working with Children Check
- Hold a current SA Drivers License (highly desirable)
- 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._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_