Case Worker

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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:

- Located in Penrith, Pathways Penrith offers community-based support to people experiencing problematic alcohol and other drugs use across the Nepean-Blue Mountains area.- Our service provides:
- Comprehensive assessment, individualised treatment/recovery plans and case management
- Holistic treatment service that focus on physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing, individualised 1-1 sessions, facilitated groups and living skills training
- Active referral to a range of primary health and community services.
- As a Case Worker you will provide effective service delivery, ensuring case management, assessment and referral, education and support are provided in accordance with TSA guidelines (within a comprehensive participant-led, recovery-based framework).- This is a permanent part-time position, based in Penrith, NSW.- The role you could play- 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.
- To develop and monitor individual treatment plans and maintain case management documentation, records, reports and data collection, utilising established case planning procedures.
- Develop, implement and monitor case plans, including exit planning in line with service requirements.
- Deliver education and support groups in line with service requirements.
- Supervise the self-administration of medication as required and record as per TSA and centre policy and procedure.
- What you will bring- 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)
- Demonstrated ability to deal with unpredictable situations and behaviours utilising de-escalation techniques
- At least two years’ experience in recovery, if applicable
- Knowledge of AOD/gambling, community services and health sectors (preferably in a residential treatment setting).
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work with those impacted by substance abuse, gambling and mental health conditions
- Current Drivers licence
- Current NSW Working With Children Check
- A willingness to undergo a National Police C- What we offer- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- 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_