Alcohol and Other Drugs Practitioner

Number of Positions Available:

1

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To provide liaison, support and a range of interventions including counselling and case management to assist in improving the health & wellbeing for individuals, family members and significant others experiencing alcohol and other drug related harms to clients referred to The Northern Victoria Alcohol & Other Drugs service.

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 an exciting opportunity for an AOD Practitioner to provide liaison, support and a range of interventions including counselling and case management to assist in improving the health & wellbeing for individuals, family members and significant others experiencing alcohol and other drug related harms to clients referred to The Northern Victoria Alcohol & Other Drugs service.
- The role you could play
- This position provides intervention through exploration of the impact of substance use on the individual, their families and significant others and care and recovery coordination through coordinating care and support around issues caused by substance use. The position:

- Engages with clients to facilitate positive change across the spectrum of needs including, alcohol and drugs, physical and mental health, financial, legal, family and relationships, community and meaningful use of time
- Works with families and significant others to develop family inclusive practice
- Operates as part of a team along with Alcohol & Other Drugs practitioners, Mental health practitioners and other program staff to achieve the best outcomes for the clients
- Initiates case plans with client to ensure necessary and relevant follow up care is provided.
- Advocates on behalf of clients to ensure access to relevant services

This is a permanent full time position based in Bendigo. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award, Level 5.

As an AOD 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
- 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

What we’re looking for
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline
- Minimum qualification Diploma Community Services
- Relevant experience in a social service environment
- AOD Skillset or willingness to undertake within the first 12 months of commencing employment
- Understands and applies Alcohol & Other Drugs models, approaches, theories and practices when dealing with clients
- Knowledge of general models of intervention in social work
- Demonstrates knowledge of Alcohol & Other Drugs sector including role, context, principles, philosophies, policies, regulations and legislation
- A current VIC Drivers Licence
- Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

Enquiries

Please contact Nelly Rees if you have any questions on 03 5440 8478 M: 0447 385 053
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