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Alcohol & Other Drug Practitioner - Bendigo

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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

This role sits within The Salvation Army (NVAODS), situated in Bendigo. AOD services offered include, AOD Assessment & Counselling, Care and Recovery Coordination (CRC), Overdose Prevention Program (ODP), Family Reunification Program (FRO) and a residential rehabilitation.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This position is responsible for the facilitation of the Therapeutic Day Rehabilitation (TDR) program utilising a combination of strategies including group work, one to one intervention and family support for individuals experiencing Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) related problems. It includes group work, one to one intervention and family support for individuals experiencing AOD related problems.

Screening and Intake

  • Referred clients are screened, assessed and matched after liaison with catchment-based intake, allied health and other health care professionals to the most appropriate treatment service.
  • Consultation of client intake occurs with the program Team Leader and Intake Coordinator.
  • The program is promoted broadly.

Service Delivery

  • Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation
  • Case management support is provided to clients and their families in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice
  • Ongoing assessment is made of the client's issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit
  • Individual treatment plans are developed in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients and their families.
  • Clients are assisted to access support services and establish community supports, and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers that will assist client recovery.
  • Therapeutic group sessions are delivered in accordance with the client needs.
  • Progress and outcomes of individual treatment plans are regularly monitored and reviewed and where needed action is taken to ensure the plan continues to meet client needs or goals
  • Accurate, up to date client records, including group activities and data is maintained for all clients in accordance with TSA standards and procedures using TSA information systems.
  • Risks to clients, their families, staff and TSA are identified and bought to the attention of the Team Leader as soon as possible
  • Service gaps are identified and recommendations for service delivery improvements are made to the Team Leader

This is a Full time position 38 hours per week ongoing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor of Human Services, Master of Social Work
  • Diploma in Health or Community Services.
  • AOD skill set or willing to obtain within 12 months
  • Relevant experience in a social service environment

CAPABILITIES:

Effective Communication

  • Encourages others to contribute inputs. Uses non-verbal skills to create opportunities for others to be heard. Anticipates and addresses key areas of interest for the audience and adapts style accordingly
  • Tailors communication to the audience. Clearly explains complex concepts and arguments to create shared understanding with individuals and groups. Creates opportunities for others to contribute to discussion and debate
  • Requests and provides information in well written formats. Prepares written material that is well structured and easy to follow by the intended audience

Focus on People We Serve

  • Is mindful of the impact of own role on those TSA serves in the community
  • Provides service appropriately and responsively to the needs of people. Recognises the need for referral and takes appropriate action. Advocates and negotiates effectively for people
  • Confirms satisfaction with services and addresses or escalates complaints

Work Collaboratively

  • Supports others in challenging situations and acknowledges outcomes that were achieved by effective collaboration
  • Proactively contributes to a positive team spirit. Engages with others to share information and solve issues and problems jointly
  • Encourages and cooperates with others to achieve common goals

Displays Resilience

  • Is flexible, adaptable and maintains appropriate self-care
  • Keeps control of own emotions and remains calm in the face of challenging situations. Displays an optimistic approach to work
  • Constructively raises and works through issues and challenges and seeks alternative solutions

Act Ethnically and With Integrity

  • Supports a culture of integrity and professionalism
  • Represents the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way
  • Helps others to understand their obligations to reflect expected standards of behaviour and codes of conduct.

ENQUIRIES

Please contact Renato Angelo on 0436 411 122 for any questions about the role or to access the position description.

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

  • 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.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

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