Support Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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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.
An exciting position exists for a dedicated AOD Support Worker for our Withdrawal Unit.

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:
We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Support Worker to Provide quality care and support to participants of Gold Coast Recovery Services by working effectively and assisting case workers to provide a comprehensive client service in accordance with established procedures and in line with TSA mission.

You will successfully
- Offer appropriate support and assistance to Fairhaven Bridge Program participants and Detox Unit clients in a collaborative client focussed approach
- Support life skills/training programs and assist in ensuring the mental health programme continues to be relevant to the needs of the participants and families
- Contribute to the development of flexible strategies to accommodate the needs and goals of the participants
- Build supportive relationships with participants and families

Reporting to the Programme Manager /Alcohol & Other Drug Withdrawal Unit Team Leader this position is located at our Gold Coast Recovery Services Centre (Fairhaven) in Eagle Heights-Mount Tamborine.

You will have
- Tertiary qualifications in Alcohol and Other Drug work or relevant discipline with a minimum of Certificate IV in community/social or other human services
- Experience in working with people recovering from alcohol and other drug addictions
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate desired
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Blue Card ( or ability to obtain)
- Current drivers licence
- Have a minimum of two years in recovery (if applicable)

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_