Aod Specialist - New Town, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army
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New Town, Australia

1 week ago

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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.


  • Why work with the Salvos?
When you work for the Salvos you are making a difference to the community and lives of others.

A career with purpose, where you can help society's most vulnerable as we care for people, create faith pathways, build healthy communities and work for justice.

About the role


Join us as an AOD Specialist You will deliver intensive inpatient and outpatient treatment and brief interventions to clients requiring support with alcohol and other substance use in a community setting.

You will utilise evidence-based methods in both individual and group approaches to support clients to reduce their substance use and minimise related harms, and to build self-efficacy to support ongoing recovery.

Additionally you will coordinate the intake and assessment of incoming referrals from external AOD services and clients through individual screening and comprehensive assessment of clients wishing to access the program.

Responsibilities include

  • Case management practice, including assessment, monitoring and planning
  • Collaborate with and support clients to develop Individual Treatment Plans and treatment goals based on ongoing assessment
  • Deliver biopsychosocial groupsfor thedayprogram
  • Maintain high quality, up to date clinical case files that meet all legal and professional requirements
  • Provide referralsto the Bridge program and other relevant services to meet client need
This is a permanent full-time position, based in New Town, TAS. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health service discipline (e.g. Social Work, Counselling or Allied Health) and experience in the alcohol and other drugs sector
  • Excellent case management knowledge and practice
  • Knowledge, skills and experience in providing case management within a trauma informed practice framework
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army
  • Previous experience and knowledge in AOD preferred
  • Applies AOD treatment models, approaches, theories and practices when dealing with clients; has welldeveloped knowledge of the issues and challenges clients experience and a clear understanding of harm minimisation approaches
Benefits working at The Salvation Army
- (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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