Casual Harm Reduction Practitioner

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.
Why work for us

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:
Why this role matters

We have exciting opportunities for values-driven and motivated Harm Reduction Practitioners to be part of our AOD - Harm Reduction and Health Service in the City of Yarra. This service supports people presenting as intoxicated / providing health supports to people that present as intoxicated/assessing and monitoring the health of people that present as intoxicated.

You will successfully
- Provide a safe and caring environment in which intoxicated persons can sober up as an alternative to Police custody in which a person’s behaviour poses a risk to themselves or others in the community.
- Provide and facilitate access for the person to appropriate alcohol and other drug treatment options and support services when the person is sober
- Provide on call outreach services to people in the community who have been identified as intoxicated and in need of monitoring

We have both part time and casual positions available.

Positions are fixed term for 12 months with possible extension depending on funding arrangements. Part time positions require availability of minimum of 2 shifts per week.

You will be part of a rotating roster, with shifts on Friday (4pm - 1am, 12am - 9am) Saturday and Sunday (8am - 5pm, 4pm - 1am, 12am - 9am) we are then closed Monday - Thursday and reopen Friday night.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, Level 5.

As a Harm Reduction Practitioner at The Salvos, you will enjoy:

- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Flexible working conditions
- 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
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

What we’re looking for
- Minimum Diploma of community services or related field, people currently working towards a health-related bachelor qualification will be highly desired
- Excellent organisation and administrative skills with capacity to balance workload and determine priorities while also addressing the needs of a high volume, often crisis orientated environment
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- A current VIC Drivers Licence
- Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

Enquiries Only

Nic Robinson-Griffith at

or 0455 851 094
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