Case Worker - Surry Hills, Australia - The Salvation Army

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Surry Hills, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Start your career with The Salvation Army today


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.


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 role you could play


We are seeking a values-driven Case Worker who will provide effective service delivery, ensuring case management, assessment and referral, education and support are provided to Withdrawal Management Participant accordance with TSA guidelines (within a comprehensive participant-led, recovery-based framework).

You will successfully

  • Provide efficient day to day service delivery through education, interventions, group work, assessment, referral and case work within a recoveryorientated and personled service environment
  • To develop and monitor individual treatment plans and maintain case management documentation, records, reports and data collection, utilising established case planning procedures
  • Undertake ad hoc duties as requested by the Manager, Program Manager, or Senior Case Worker
  • Demonstrate commitment to an environment that values continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of highquality services
  • Acquire and maintain a good working knowledge of referral and support options for participants
  • Work collaboratively and professionally with other services
This is a permanent, full-time position located in Surry Hills, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 4 Award.

  • Minimum Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline (AOD, Community Services, Case Management)
  • Completed 4 AOD Skill Set Units (or willing to undertake/complete during employment)
  • Professional development required to maintain skills for the role
  • Knowledge of AOD/gambling, community services and health sectors (preferably residential treatment settings)
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to work with those impacted by substance abuse, gambling and mental health conditions
  • Experience working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background
  • Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions
  • Experience working in collaboration with other organisations
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with unpredictable situations and behaviours utilising deescalation techniques
  • Sound computer literacy
  • Ability to critically reflect on professional practice and attitudes
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team both internally and externally
  • High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and negotiate with a range of internal and external clients
  • Current driver's licence (desirable)
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • A National Criminal History Check
Your life at Salvos

  • Flexible working conditions
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Independent confidential counselling service
  • 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
  • The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
  • We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
  • The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
  • We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_
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