AOD Practitioner

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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 this role is important

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).

About the role

The Bridge Program (The Basin) is a forty bed, 4 month recovery program for men and women in Victoria with an alcohol and/or drug addiction who are seeking significant and lasting change. The program helps people in their recovery and to re-establish a sense of connection and purpose. The program includes individual and group work, with an emphasis on developing independent living skills.

We have an exciting opportunity for a values driven and proactive AOD Practitioner to support individuals experiencing problematic substance use to promote recovery utilising a case management model of service delivery and contemporary evidence-based practice and theories.

You will successfully

• Embed case management practices, including assessment, monitoring, planning and review under a trauma informed practice lens to ensure practices are client focused and reflective of contemporary theory
• Utilise screening and assessment tools to screen for co-occuring problems and facilitate referrals to specialised services such as psychologists and mental health services;
• Facilitate AOD interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention;
• Provide a holistic coordinated care approach to service delivery through liaison, advocacy, collaboration, and networking with external services;
• Ensure client goals are developed, recorded, and regularly monitored to provide feedback to the client on achievements;
• Facilitate bio-psycho-social education groups that are aligned with the national model of care and Participate in professional development, training, client review, clinical and line management supervision;
• Ensure risks to clients, staff and The Salvation Army are identified and brought to the attention of the Program Manager/Line Manager as soon as possible and document and communicate all reportable incidents as per The Salvation Army standards and procedures.

This is a permanent full-time position based at our Bridge Program in The Basin. Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 5.

You will have

• A Degree qualification in social work, psychology, addiction counselling or related discipline;
• Certificate IV (or equivalent) in the application of AOD interventions or the four competencies required to work within the AOD Sector;
• A current VIC Drivers Licence
• Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• The willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Check​

What we offer 

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) 
• Flexible working conditions 
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits 
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks 
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme  
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity 
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service; 
• Opportunity for career development; 
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members 
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution