Number Of Positions Available 1 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 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 matters 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 We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Alcohol and Other Drugs Practitioner to provide counselling, liaison, support, case management and a range of interventions to assist in improving the health & well-being for individuals, family members and significant others experiencing alcohol and other drug related harms.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a permanent, full-time position based in Mildura, Victoria.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5.
You will successfully Deliver evidence based interventions in line with client centred treatment that aligns with AOD training and qualifications according to complexity of the client and family needs within a recovery framework.
Provide case management support to clients.
Assist clients to access support services and establish community supports, and where needed assist them through advocacy with service providers.
Build strong and effective relationships with clients and their families, to assist the client through treatment using family inclusive interventions.
Deliver Alcohol & Drug services across the Mallee Wide Catchment.
Respond to referrals in a flexible and timely manner.
Identify risks to clients, staff and The Salvation Army and bring them to the attention of the Team Leader as soon as possible.
You will have A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline.
A current Victoria Driver licence.
A Victorian Employee Working with Children check.
Minimum qualification Diploma in Community Services.
Relevant experience in a social service environment.
AOD Skill set or willingness to undertake within the first 12 months of commencing employment.
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.
How To Apply If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.
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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
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.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
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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