Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 6th Apr 2021
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
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: www.salvationarmy.org.au/scribe/sites/auesalvos/files/need-help/AOD_National_Model_of_Care.pdf.
The AOD Practitioner position provides an entry point to AOD services for people with AOD issues who reside in the Inner North / North West, through assessing client need, identifying treatment options and creating holistic treatment pathways. This also includes providing interim support to clients who are awaiting assessment and treatment commencement.
This Position provides liaison, support, case management and a range of interventions to assist in improving the health & wellbeing for individuals, family members and significant others experiencing alcohol and other drug related harms to clients referred for Care & recovery Coordination and Counselling to The STAR AOD program in Inner North / North West of Melbourne.
The successful applicant will provide 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:
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator STAR Program this position is located in Melton.
This is a permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week.
Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 5.
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