Aod Support Worker

Number of Positions Available:

2

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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.
This role will assist the existing Support Worker Team to provde Care and Support to participants in our Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Treatment centre and Withdrawal Unit 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm Saturday & Sunday with other shifts available at times.
- ABout the Role;
- Primary Purpose of the job
- Provide effective support to Participants ensuring a safe and structured environment is maintained in accordance with TSA guidelines, within a Participant lead recovery-based service.
- Role Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate support to participants in line with established frameworks and TSA policies and procedures.
- Assist case workers to address client needs, administer the program, contribute to case plans, complete administration tasks and provide supervision to participants.
- Demonstrate commitment to an environment that values continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of high quality services.
- In line with agreed delegation make decisions consistent with TSA Recovery Services and Centre Policy and procedures in relation to participant/staff matters.
- Support Worker tasks identified by Centre Manager or Team Lead may include; driving clients, cleaning and preparing rooms, food preparation, doing laundry, supervising participant groups or activities as required.
- Any other reasonable duties as required.
- About YouQualifications and Experience
- Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (or working towards)
- Knowledge of AOD, Community Services and Health Sectors.
- An understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing AOD related issues, mental ill health and other disabilities.
- Experience working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
- Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions.
- Requirements of the role
- A national police record check is required.
- Hold and maintain a current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Current Driver’s licence.
- Willingness and ability to work shifts across the week - Monday to Sunday, including overnight shifts.
- Compulsory Code of Conduct, WHS and Bullying and Harassment training modules are completed and up to date.
- 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_