After Hours Support Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- 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:
TSA Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services WA offers support across two sites. Firstly, clients are assessed at Bridge House in Highgate, and then, if they are suitable, they transition to a 13 week programme at Harry Hunters Recovery Centre in Gosnells.

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive After Hours Support Worker to provide high quality support services to people undergoing rehabilitiation at Harry Hunter. This role will be reporting to the Assistant Manager located at Harry Hunters Recovery Centre in Gosnells. We currently have 3 casual position available.

You will successfully
- Develop positive relationships with clients, providing appropriate services to their complex needs
- Provide crisis intervention as required for clients
- Maintain accurate and up-to date client records
- Maintain client confidentiality inside and outside the organistion
- Assist with basic IT and administration tasks

You will have
- Minimum Certificate IV (or currently enrolled in) in community services, AOD or mental health. Diploma level qualifications are strongly preferred
- Experience in AOD and mental health is essential
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Willing to undergo mandatory National Police Check
- Valid WA Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

What we offer
- As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
- Corporate Private Health Insurance rates.
- Supportive and encouraging organisation.
- 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_